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Peptides · GHRH ANALOG
Tesamorelin
10 mg · Lyophilized vial · 44 AA
— Vial size
Tesamorelin — pharmacy-verified, lot-tested, and shipped from our 503B facility in Dallas. Released only after a US-licensed pharmacist signs off on the batch.
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— About this compound
Tesamorelin.
Class · Stabilized GHRH(1-44) analog with trans-3-hexenoic acid N-terminal modification
Origin. Developed by Theratechnologies. Approved by the FDA in 2010 (brand name Egrifta) for the reduction of excess abdominal fat in HIV-infected patients with lipodystrophy — one of the few approved peptide therapeutics in this class.
Tesamorelin is a synthetic 44-amino-acid analog of human GHRH carrying a trans-3-hexenoic acid moiety at the N-terminus. This modification stabilizes the peptide against dipeptidyl peptidase IV (DPP-IV) cleavage, substantially extending plasma half-life relative to native GHRH and to sermorelin.
The compound is the most clinically validated GHRH analog in research literature, having been studied in multiple multicenter randomized trials in HIV-associated lipodystrophy and, more recently, NAFLD.
— Common research applications
- GHRH receptor pharmacology
- HIV-lipodystrophy research
- Hepatic steatosis investigation
- Visceral adipose tissue studies
— Mechanism
How it's been studied.
Selective agonist at pituitary GHRH receptors. The trans-hexenoic acid modification confers DPP-IV resistance, producing longer duration of GHRH-receptor activation per dose. Downstream effects are mediated by pulsatile GH release and consequent IGF-1 generation.
Mechanism descriptions reflect findings reported in the preclinical and basic-research literature. They are not clinical conclusions and not statements of therapeutic effect.
— The Chemistry
The numbers, plainly.
CAS
218949-48-5
Molecular weight
5135.9 Da
Formula
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Sequence
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Format
Lyophilized powder
Vial dose
10 mg
Purity (HPLC)
≥99%
Amino acids
44
Half-life
~25–40 min (subcutaneous administration in clinical studies).
Solubility
Reconstitutes in sterile water; stable refrigerated after reconstitution.
— Why Merit
The supplier difference.
How Merit compares to the two alternatives most research buyers consider for Tesamorelin.
Comparison reflects published facility status and standard industry practice. Compounding pharmacy availability of research peptides varies by jurisdiction.
— How it's made
From compound to your shelf.
Every Merit lot follows the same documented path. Five steps, every one verifiable.
- 01
Sourcing
Compound starts as a research-grade API.
Active pharmaceutical ingredient sourced from FDA-registered manufacturers. Identity confirmed against reference standard before any compounding begins.
- API from FDA-registered manufacturers
- Identity verified against reference standard
- Chain of custody documented
- 02
Compounding
Sterile-filled at a 503B facility.
Lyophilized in a cleanroom at our 503B outsourcing facility. The powder format gives ≥24 months sealed stability — no cold-chain shipping required.
- 503B outsourcing facility, FDA-registered
- ISO-certified manufacturing process
- Lyophilized powder for transit stability
- 03
Verification
Every batch HPLC-tested.
Reverse-phase HPLC-UV (UV/MS for higher-MW peptides) confirms identity and purity for every lot before it leaves the lab. The chromatogram is archived.
- Reverse-phase HPLC, per-lot
- ≥99% purity floor — every batch
- Chromatogram archived for every lot
- 04
Sign-off
A US-licensed pharmacist releases the lot.
No batch ships without a pharmacist reviewing the chromatogram, identity report, and lot documentation. The pharmacist holds the release authority.
- US-licensed pharmacist on every lot
- Pharmacist holds release authority
- No batch ships unsigned — ever
- 05
Dispatch
Ships from Dallas in 48 hours.
Vials labeled with lot ID, tested date, and CAS. Order before 2pm CT Monday–Thursday for same-day dispatch. UPS Ground, tracked + insured.
- 48hr dispatch from Dallas, TX
- Lot ID printed on every vial label
- UPS Ground, tracked + insured
Every step above can be verified for any specific lot by emailing rx@meritsciences.com with the lot number from your vial label.
— Research references
The published record.
Peer-reviewed work cited in the public scientific literature. Links resolve to PubMed or the publisher of record.
- 01
Metabolic effects of a growth hormone-releasing factor in patients with HIV
Falutz J, Allas S, Blot K, et al. · New England Journal of Medicine · 2007
- 02
Effects of tesamorelin on non-alcoholic fatty liver disease in HIV: a randomised, double-blind, multicentre trial
Stanley TL, Fourman LT, Feldpausch MN, et al. · The Lancet HIV · 2019
- 03
Reduction in visceral adiposity is associated with an improved metabolic profile in HIV-infected patients receiving tesamorelin
Stanley TL, Falutz J, Marsolais C, et al. · Clinical Infectious Diseases · 2012
Inclusion of a reference does not constitute a clinical claim or recommendation.
— Common Questions
Got questions.
Why does Merit ship lyophilized?+
Lyophilized format gives ≥24 months sealed stability at -20°C — significantly longer than pre-reconstituted, which has a 30-day shelf life once in solution. You reconstitute at the moment of use, when potency is at its peak.
How do I verify my lot's COA?+
Your vial label carries the lot number. Use that number to pull the COA on our site at any time — the COA for your specific batch lives at /coa/[lot-id] and stays accessible for the life of the product.
What does "pharmacy-verified" actually mean?+
A US-licensed pharmacist on our team reviews every batch before release. They sign off on the lot's purity, identity, and release. No batch ships without that sign-off — and that's what separates Merit from a reseller catalog.
Will my bank flag this purchase?+
Statements show as Merit Sciences LLC. Standard merchant descriptor — does not trigger category-code flags. All major cards via Stripe; PayPal accepted at checkout.
How fast does it ship?+
48 hours from order to dispatch, Monday through Thursday. UPS Ground, tracked + insured. From Dallas, TX, most US addresses receive within 3-5 business days.
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