
CJC-1295 without DAC (also known as Modified GRF 1-29) is a short-acting Growth Hormone-Releasing Hormone (GHRH) analog optimized for a half-life of approximately 30 minutes. It mimics the action of endogenous GHRH by stimulating pituitary somatotroph cells to release growth hormone. Unlike the DAC version, it does not bind to circulating albumin, allowing it to preserve the body's natural, pulsatile GH release without causing a continuous growth hormone "bleed". Because it clears the system rapidly, it requires more frequent administration (often daily). Its highly precise, physiological effect makes it a valuable research tool for studying GH axis biology, aging, and body composition. Ipamorelin is a pentapeptide GH secretagogue (sequence: Aib-His-D-2-Nal-D-Phe-Lys-NH2) developed as the first selective growth hormone secretagogue, designed to achieve potent GH release without the non-selective pituitary hormone stimulation seen with earlier GHRP compounds. It activates the ghrelin receptor (GHS-R1a) to stimulate pituitary GH release with a potency comparable to GHRP-6 but with significantly lower plasma clearance and minimal impact on cortisol and prolactin. Research has demonstrated its ability to counteract glucocorticoid-induced muscle and bone loss, support recovery processes, and work synergistically with GHRH analogs like CJC-1295.