# GHRP-6

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First-generation synthetic ghrelin receptor agonist with strong appetite-stimulating effect via NPY/AgRP neurons.

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Also known asGrowth Hormone Releasing Peptide-6CategoryGrowth Hormone & GhrelinMechanism of actionFirst-generation synthetic ghrelin receptor agonist with strong appetite-stimulating effect via NPY/AgRP neurons.TargetsGHS-R1aIndications under research or approvedResearch (cachexia, GH testing)Regulatory status (reference entry)Not FDA-approvedHalf-life~30 minutesSequence notesHexapeptide H-His-D-Trp-Ala-Trp-D-Phe-Lys-NH2.Molecular weight (Da)873First reported1980
    Primary References

Bowers, J Pediatr Endocrinol Metab 1993 (GHRP history)


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## Sources

- Bowers, J Pediatr Endocrinol Metab 1993 (GHRP history): https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/8485710/