L-692,429
L-692,429
N/A Amino Acids · MW: N/A
Amino Acids
N/A
Molecular Weight
N/A
Half-life
unknown / study-dependent
Research Score
4.2
Studies
30
Storage
Store lyophilized at -20°C, reconstituted at 2-8°C
What is L-692,429?
L-692,429 is a nonpeptide growth hormone secretagogue that helped establish the pharmacology of the ghrelin receptor. It is mainly used as a research tool in endocrine and receptor studies.
Key Benefits & Mechanisms
potent GHSR agonism
oral bioactivity in models
validates ghrelin pathway
useful research probe
Research Summary
L-692,429 was important in early GH secretagogue research because it showed that nonpeptide molecules could trigger robust GH release. It remains a classic tool compound for studying receptor-mediated GH pulsatility and appetite signaling.
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