Peptide

GHRP-2

Q: What is the difference between GHRP-2 and GHRP-6?

GHRP-2 produces stronger GH release than GHRP-6 with less hunger stimulation (ghrelin-like appetite effects). GHRP-6 is notable for significantly increasing appetite in research models.

Q: Is GHRP-2 commonly paired with GHRH analogs?

Yes. GHRP-2 is frequently studied alongside GHRH analogs (CJC-1295, sermorelin) to explore synergistic GH pulse amplification.

Growth Hormone Releasing Peptide 2

Research Use Only · Not for Human Consumption

GHRP-2 (Growth Hormone Releasing Peptide 2) is a synthetic hexapeptide that acts as a ghrelin receptor (GHSR-1a) agonist, stimulating pituitary GH secretion. It is more potent than GHRP-6 in terms of GH release per dose but produces fewer hunger-related effects. GHRP-2 has moderate cortisol and prolactin elevation as side effects in research models, placing it between ipamorelin (selective) and hexarelin (potent but broad).

Key Facts

Amino acid count: 6
Receptor: GHSR-1a
Type: Synthetic GHRP
Storage: -20°C lyophilized

Research Applications

GH pulse stimulation research
Comparative GHRP potency studies
Ghrelin receptor pharmacology
GH/IGF-1 axis studies

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between GHRP-2 and GHRP-6?

Is GHRP-2 commonly paired with GHRH analogs?

Related Terms

Ipamorelin Hexarelin CJC-1295 Sermorelin

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