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Pharmacology & biology

Ghrelin mimetic

Also known as: ghrelin agonist · ghs-r agonist

A compound that mimics ghrelin, the hunger hormone, at its receptor — usually to trigger growth hormone release.

In plain terms

Ghrelin is best known as the hormone that makes you hungry, but its receptor also drives growth hormone secretion. Compounds targeting it inherit both effects to varying degrees, which is why appetite increase is a recurring feature of this class rather than a surprise.

Compounds where this comes up

Peptide
Ipamorelin
Small Molecule Drug
Ibutamoren (MK-677)

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