Sermorelin (GRF 1–29 NH₂) is a synthetic 29-amino-acid peptide corresponding to the biologically active N-terminal fragment of endogenous human growth hormone-releasing hormone (GHRH). This truncated sequence retains the full intrinsic activity of native GHRH, making sermorelin a widely used reference compound for probing GHRH receptor pharmacology in the laboratory.

As a GHRH receptor agonist, sermorelin engages somatotroph cells to model the physiological, pulsatile secretion of growth hormone from the anterior pituitary. Because it drives the endogenous secretory axis rather than substituting for growth hormone itself, researchers employ it in cell-culture and preclinical models to study feedback regulation, receptor signaling dynamics, and the neuroendocrine control of the somatotropic axis.

Key research areas

  • GHRH receptor signaling: characterizing agonist binding, cAMP responses, and receptor desensitization in somatotroph and transfected cell models.
  • Pulsatile GH release: investigating the amplitude and frequency of growth hormone secretion patterns in in-vitro pituitary preparations.
  • IGF-1 axis studies: examining downstream somatotropic signaling and feedback regulation in preclinical research systems.
  • Neuroendocrine aging: modeling age-related changes in somatotropic axis function and secretory dynamics.
  • Sleep and body composition models: exploring associations between GH secretion, sleep architecture, and metabolic parameters in research contexts.

Specifications

  • Compound: Sermorelin (GRF 1–29 NH₂), GHRH(1–29) amide
  • Sequence: Tyr-Ala-Asp-Ala-Ile-Phe-Thr-Asn-Ser-Tyr-Arg-Lys-Val-Leu-Gly-Gln-Leu-Ser-Ala-Arg-Lys-Leu-Leu-Gln-Asp-Ile-Met-Ser-Arg (C₁₄₉H₂₄₆N₄₄O₄₂S)
  • Molecular weight: approximately 3357.9 g/mol
  • Amount: 10 mg per vial
  • Form: lyophilized powder
  • Storage: store lyophilized material at -20°C, protected from light; reconstituted solutions should be kept refrigerated and used promptly
  • Quality: third-party tested for identity and purity; a Certificate of Analysis is available on request

Echo Peptides supplies this material sourced from qualified production channels for in-vitro laboratory and research use only. Not for human or veterinary use, and not intended for diagnostic or therapeutic applications.