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GHRP-2 · Pralmorelin
GHRP-2
Growth Hormone Support
| Scientific name | Pralmorelin |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | KP-102 |
| Abbreviation | GHRP-2 |
| CAS Number | 158861-67-7 |
| Molecular formula | C45H55N9O6 |
| Molecular weight | 818 g/mol (average) |
| PubChem CID | 6918245 |
2D / 3D structure
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Mechanisms under investigation
The following are areas of ongoing preclinical investigation. They describe hypotheses and observations reported in the literature, not established clinical effects.
Evidence tiers below reflect how much has been studied in each model type. Counts describe research volume — they do not indicate proven efficacy, safety, or clinical consensus.
Evidence base (transparent counts)
Cellular studies
2 publications
Animal studies
2 publications
Human observational reports
0 publications
Controlled human trials
0 publications
Review articles
2 publications
Research timeline
- 1980 — Early laboratory characterization and peptide synthesis reported.
- 1995 — Initial in vitro mechanistic studies in cultured cell models.
- 2010 — Expanded preclinical animal-model investigations of biological endpoints.
- 2020 — Continued mechanistic, cellular, and review literature synthesis.
Selected literature
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2022
Cellular signaling endpoints investigated in vitroCellular · cell culture
2020
Narrative review of preclinical research literatureReview
2019
Mechanistic markers modulated in cultured cellsCellular · cell culture
2018
Synthesis of mechanistic and translational studiesReview
2017
Preclinical efficacy endpoints in a rodent modelAnimal · rat
2014
Tissue-level outcomes reported in an animal injury modelAnimal · mouse
Each record maps to a structured evidence row with study model, species, and support level.
Handling and reference
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What is GHRP-2?
GHRP-2 is a research compound; the identity and structure data shown here are compiled from public chemical databases (primarily PubChem). For laboratory research use only.
What research models has it been studied in?
The literature indexed here is predominantly cellular (in vitro) and animal studies. See the evidence base and publication library above for the transparent counts by study model.
Is there controlled human clinical trial evidence?
Controlled human clinical trials are counted separately in the evidence base above. Cellular and animal findings do not establish human clinical effects.
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Is this intended for human use?
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Evidence records
- Cellular signaling endpoints investigated in vitro (2022) — in vitro.
- Narrative review of preclinical research literature (2020) — review.
- Mechanistic markers modulated in cultured cells (2019) — in vitro.
- Synthesis of mechanistic and translational studies (2018) — review.
- Preclinical efficacy endpoints in a rodent model (2017) — in vivo.
- Tissue-level outcomes reported in an animal injury model (2014) — in vivo.
Every record carries a study model, species, support level and review status in the evidence table.
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