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The GHS-R (growth hormone secretagogue receptor) potently stimulates growth hormone release from the pituitary gland in vivo and in vitro. It stimulates food intake and transduces signals to hypothalamic regulatory nuclei that control energy homeostasis. Ghrelin (human) is an activator of GHS-R1a. This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.

Ghrelin is a peptide hormone that regulates appetite, energy balance, meal initiation and nutrient sensing. Ghrelin is produced in the stomach, but is also found in the blood, brain, and other tissues.. It influences bodily functions through associating with growth hormone secretagogue receptors (GHS-R) through its unique N-octanoyl group which is linked to its serine 3 residue covalently. It wider functions are in the regulation of insulin resistance, diabetes and obesity. On top of this Ghrelin is also found to be involved with glucose homeostasis, energy homeostasis, cardio-protective effects, bone metabolism and is a potential target for cancer. Therefore it can be used to develop therapies for a whole spectrum of diseases. This molecule is used as a research tool for studying cell biology and pharmacology. This product is available in the salt form: Trifluoroacetate.

HuGHRL

Human ghrelin (GHR), the endogenous ligand of the growth hormone secretagogue receptor (GHS-R), potently stimulates GH release. The Ser³ octanoyl ester turned out to be essential for generating this activity. Ghrelin plays an important role in the short-time regulation of appetite and in the long-time regulation of energy balance and glucose homeostasis. A number of studies showed that ghrelin is also involved in the regulation of gastrointestinal, cardiovascular, and immune functions as well as in bone metabolism.

Stability Hygroscopic Applications Ghrelin Acetate is an endogenous peptide GHS-R agonist. References Katugampola, Sidath D., et al.: Brit. J. of Pharmaco., 134(1), 143-149 (2001)

Ghrelin is a peptide hormone that has various effects on the body, including stimulating appetite, nutrient sensing and meal initiation. It has also been found to regulate insulin resistance, diabetes and obesity and asserts its functional affects through acting as an endogenous ligand for the growth hormone secretagogue receptor (GHS-R). Its wider functions such as glucose homeostasis, energy homeostasis, cardio-protective effects, its role in bone metabolism and its potential to be a target for cancer means that it can be used to develop therapies for a whole spectrum of diseases. This product is available in the trifluoroacetate salt form and as a 0.1mg vial.