# GHRP-2

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Synthetic ghrelin receptor agonist with appetite-stimulating activity in addition to GH release.

Reference facts

Also known asPralmorelin, KP-102CategoryGrowth Hormone & GhrelinMechanism of actionSynthetic ghrelin receptor agonist with appetite-stimulating activity in addition to GH release.TargetsGHS-R1aIndications under research or approvedDiagnostic GH stimulation test (approved Japan)Regulatory status (reference entry)Approved Japan (diagnostic); not US-approvedHalf-life~1 hourSequence notesHexapeptide H-D-Ala-D-2-MethylTrp-Ala-Trp-D-Phe-Lys-NH2.Molecular weight (Da)818First reported1984
    Primary References

Bowers et al., Endocrinology 1984 (GHRP)


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## Sources

- Bowers et al., Endocrinology 1984 (GHRP): https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/6440719/