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Growth Hormone

Sermorelin

GH Secretion Studies

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$12010mg · $12.00/mg

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29
Amino Acids
GHRH(1–29) active fragment
⚗️
3357.93
Molecular Weight
g/mol (acetate salt)
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4
Research Areas
Growth Hormone Axis · Lean Mass & Adiposity · Slow-Wave Sleep & more

About this compound

What Sermorelin is

C149H246N44O42S

Sermorelin is the 29-residue N-terminal fragment of GHRH — the shortest portion of the hormone that retains full biological activity at the GHRH receptor. Because it acts upstream and preserves the pituitary's own feedback control, research using it examines endogenous release patterns rather than exogenous replacement.

Formula
C149H246N44O42S
Molecular weight
3357.93 g/mol
Form
Lyophilized powder
CAS / ID
86168-78-7
Read the full Sermorelin research monograph →

Full specification

Sequence
N-terminal 29-amino-acid fragment of human GHRH
Molecular weight
3,357.93 g/mol
Physical form
Lyophilized powder
Documented purity
Quantified by HPLC, reported per lot
Storage
-20°C for long-term stability
Solubility
Water-soluble

How it works

How Sermorelin works

The pathways Sermorelin acts on, and what each one does. Signalling described from preclinical models.

GHRH Receptor Agonism

GHRH-R

The 29-residue N-terminal fragment is the shortest portion of GHRH that retains full activity at the receptor. Everything beyond residue 29 turns out to be dispensable for binding.

  • Activates pituitary somatotrophs
  • Release stays pulsatile
  • Stimulates endogenous secretion

Downstream IGF-1 Signaling

GH → IGF-1

Growth hormone released in response drives hepatic IGF-1 production, so IGF-1 is measured as a downstream marker rather than as a direct effect of the peptide.

  • Hepatic IGF-1 synthesis follows
  • Protein anabolism measured downstream
  • Lipolytic signalling reported

Preserved Physiologic Rhythm

Feedback

Because it acts on the pituitary rather than bypassing it, somatostatin feedback stays intact and release follows the body's own rhythm. That preservation is the methodological argument for using it.

  • Somatostatin regulation intact
  • Negative feedback preserved
  • Natural pulsatility maintained

Stimulates, Not Replaces

Upstream

The distinction matters for study design: this is a secretagogue acting upstream, not exogenous growth hormone, so endpoints reflect what the pituitary does rather than what was administered.

  • Acts upstream of growth hormone
  • Hypothalamic-pituitary axis preserved
  • Response is self-limiting

Uses & applications

What Sermorelin is researched for

The main areas under study, and the study-reported figures behind them.

Endocrine

Growth Hormone Axis

Acting upstream leaves pituitary feedback intact, so what is measured is the axis behaving rather than a hormone administered.

GHRH stimulation literature

Body Composition

Lean Mass & Adiposity

Body composition is measured as a downstream consequence of altered release, not as a direct effect of the peptide.

Body-composition research

Sleep & Recovery

Slow-Wave Sleep

Endogenous release peaks in slow-wave sleep, so sleep architecture is both a variable and an endpoint here.

Sleep-axis research

Aging Research

Somatopause

Age-related decline in the axis is the premise, and this compound is used to test whether upstream stimulation still produces a response.

Aging-axis research

What the published work measures

The endpoints reported across the literature for this compound. The figures belong to the individual papers, not to us.

  • GH Pulse Amplitude (animal)
  • Serum IGF-1 Increase
  • Somatotroph Responsiveness
  • Preserved GH Pulsatility

Molecular structure

The Sermorelin molecule

The verified reference values for this compound.

No 3D structure published

This compound is a long, flexible chain. Any single three-dimensional arrangement would be one of an enormous number it can adopt, so we do not show one. The sequence and the reference values beside this are the reliable description.

C149H246N44O42S

Molecular formula
C149H246N44O42S
Molecular weight
3357.93 g/mol
Sequence length
29 residues
CAS / ID
86168-78-7
Physical form
Lyophilized powder
Documented purity
Quantified by HPLC, reported per lot

Third-party verified

Independently tested, lot by lot.

Every batch of Sermorelin is sent to an accredited independent laboratory before it ships. Here is what we screen for.

HPLC purity analysis

Quantifies purity and reports it on the lot certificate

Mass spectrometry

Verifies the exact molecular identity

Heavy metals screening

Lead, arsenic, cadmium & mercury

Endotoxins (LAL)

Bacterial endotoxin levels

Sterility testing

No microbial contamination

Net peptide content

Actual peptide mass per vial verified

FAQ

Common questions about Sermorelin

What is Sermorelin?

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Sermorelin is the 29-residue N-terminal fragment of GHRH — the shortest portion of the hormone that retains full biological activity at the GHRH receptor. Because it acts upstream and preserves the pituitary's own feedback control, research using it examines endogenous release patterns rather than exogenous replacement.

What is Sermorelin researched for?

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Published research on Sermorelin concentrates on Growth Hormone Axis, Lean Mass & Adiposity, Slow-Wave Sleep and Somatopause. Each of those areas is summarised further up this page with the citation it comes from, and the full reference list — 3 indexed publications — sits at the bottom. Study designs and concentrations vary considerably between publications, so the primary sources are worth reading directly.

How does Sermorelin work?

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The literature describes Sermorelin acting across GHRH Receptor Agonism, Downstream IGF-1 Signaling, Preserved Physiologic Rhythm and Stimulates, Not Replaces, reported respectively as GHRH-R, GH → IGF-1, Feedback and Upstream. Those pathways are drawn from preclinical models rather than clinical work, and they describe what has been observed rather than a settled mechanism — the individual pathway cards above cite what each one is based on.

What are the molecular specifications for Sermorelin?

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Sermorelin has a molecular formula of C149H246N44O42S, an average mass of 3357.93 g/mol and the sequence N-terminal 29-amino-acid fragment of human GHRH. It is indexed under CAS 86168-78-7. It ships as lyophilized powder. Those are nominal reference values for the parent compound. The identity of the specific material you receive is confirmed by mass spectrometry and reported on that lot's certificate.

How should Sermorelin be stored and reconstituted?

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Store the sealed vial at -20°C, protected from light and moisture, and let it reach room temperature before opening so condensation does not form on cold powder. Sermorelin is water-soluble; reconstitute by directing the diluent down the vial wall rather than onto the powder, then swirl to dissolve rather than shaking. Keep reconstituted solution refrigerated and avoid repeated freeze-thaw cycles — solutions are far less stable than lyophilized powder.

Is Sermorelin approved for human use?

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No. Sermorelin is supplied strictly for in-vitro laboratory research and development. It is not a drug, food, supplement or cosmetic, it has not been evaluated by the FDA, and it is not intended for human or animal consumption, ingestion, injection or any in-vivo use. Ordering confirms you are a qualified researcher or institution purchasing on that basis.

Cited sources

Peer-reviewed literature

Independent published research indexed from PubMed and peer-reviewed journals — not Routine Peptides claims.

  1. [1]Clin Interv AgingSermorelin: A Better Approach to Management of Adult-Onset Growth Hormone Insufficiency? (opens in a new tab)2006 · Walker RFView source →
  2. [2]BioDrugsSermorelin: A Review of Its Use in the Diagnosis and Treatment of Idiopathic Growth Hormone Deficiency (opens in a new tab)1999 · Prakash A, Goa KLView source →
  3. [3]Endocr RevHuman Growth Hormone and Human Aging (opens in a new tab)1993 · Corpas E, Harman SM, Blackman MRView source →

For research use only

Not for human or veterinary use. For in-vitro laboratory research only. These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA; this product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. Sold exclusively to qualified researchers and institutions.

Before you order

Quality Becomes RoutineMeasured. Verified. Documented.

Every production run is analyzed by an independent laboratory, and the certificate for your lot travels with the order — not a catalog-wide document, and not a summary written by us.