Comparison · GHRH analog
Sermorelin vs Tesamorelin
These compounds share a catalog class. That grouping makes their declared properties useful to compare, but does not establish experimental or clinical interchangeability.
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What distinguishes these compounds
Sermorelin is human GHRH(1-29) amide. Tesamorelin is a stabilized analogue of the 44-amino-acid hormone with an N-terminal trans-3-hexenoyl group. The fragment length and modification distinguish their chemical identities.
Both descriptions refer to the GHRH receptor and cyclic AMP signaling, but the shared pathway does not establish identical degradation or exposure. The formula and molecular weight belong to each declared entity and should not be transferred between them.
What they are
Sermorelin: Sermorelin is the amidated 1-29 fragment of human growth hormone-releasing hormone. In research models, it binds to the GHRH receptor and acts as an agonist of that pathway in the anterior pituitary. It has been investigated in models of somatotropic axis signaling in rodent studies.
Tesamorelin: Tesamorelin is a stabilized analog of the 44-amino-acid human growth hormone-releasing hormone, modified with a trans-3-hexenoyl group at the N-terminus. In research models, it binds to the GHRH receptor in the anterior pituitary and acts on that signaling pathway. It has been studied in models of the somatotropic axis and adipose tissue distribution in preclinical research.
Mechanisms described in the literature
Sermorelin: The 1-29 fragment retains the minimal region described for binding to the GHRH receptor. Receptor activation increases cyclic AMP in cellular models.
Tesamorelin: The GHRH receptor is a Gs protein-coupled receptor whose activation increases intracellular cyclic AMP in cellular models. The N-terminal modification reduces enzymatic degradation in in vitro studies.
Declared chemical identity, field by field
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| Field | Sermorelin | Tesamorelin |
|---|---|---|
| Chemical name | Human GHRH(1-29) amide | Trans-3-hexenoyl-GHRH(1-44) amide |
| Sequence | Tyr-Ala-Asp-Ala-Ile-Phe-Thr-Asn-Ser-Tyr-Arg-Lys-Val-Leu-Gly-Gln-Leu-Ser-Ala-Arg-Lys-Leu-Leu-Gln-Asp-Ile-Met-Ser-Arg-NH2 | — |
| Molecular formula | C149H246N44O42S | C221H366N72O67S |
| Molecular weight | 3357.9 Da | 5135.9 Da |
| CAS number | 86168-78-7 | 218949-48-5 |
| Form | Lyophilized powder | Lyophilized powder |
| Appearance | White to off-white solid | White to off-white solid |
| Solubility | Soluble in sterile water and bacteriostatic water | Soluble in sterile water and bacteriostatic water |
| Storage | −20 °C, protected from light | −20 °C, protected from light |
| Stability after reconstitution | Keep refrigerated at 2–8 °C and use within the period defined by the laboratory protocol | Keep refrigerated at 2–8 °C and use within the period defined by the laboratory protocol |
Laboratory handling: Sermorelin
Reconstitution: Laboratory procedure: allow the closed vial to reach room temperature, disinfect the septum and slowly transfer the diluent against the inner wall of the vial. Do not shake; gently swirl the vial until fully dissolved. Record the volume, diluent and date in the batch log.
Storage: Sealed vial of lyophilized material: store at −20 °C, protected from light and moisture. Avoid repeated freeze-thaw cycles of reconstituted material; aliquot when the experimental design permits.
Protective equipment: Handle in a clean work area with a lab coat, nitrile gloves and eye protection. Dispose of vials, tips and sharps according to the laboratory waste procedure.
Laboratory handling: Tesamorelin
Reconstitution: Laboratory procedure: allow the closed vial to reach room temperature, disinfect the septum and slowly transfer the diluent against the inner wall of the vial. Do not shake; gently swirl the vial until fully dissolved. Record the volume, diluent and date in the batch log.
Storage: Sealed vial of lyophilized material: store at −20 °C, protected from light and moisture. Avoid repeated freeze-thaw cycles of reconstituted material; aliquot when the experimental design permits.
Protective equipment: Handle in a clean work area with a lab coat, nitrile gloves and eye protection. Dispose of vials, tips and sharps according to the laboratory waste procedure.
Catalog presentations
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Complete research references
The compendium entries contain the extended definitions, research context and indexed bibliography for each compound. The comparison organizes declared information; it does not replace study-specific interpretation or batch identity evidence.
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