Certificate Reference
For continuity with the current catalog, this page links to laboratory documentation for a component or a closely related product. The linked certificate is a reference only and is not represented as the batch-specific COA for HGH.
Overview
HGH in this catalog refers to recombinant human growth hormone (somatropin), a 191-amino-acid protein that activates the growth-hormone receptor and the JAK2/STAT5 signaling pathway. It is a cornerstone reference material for studying the GH/IGF-1 axis, protein metabolism, lipolysis, and endocrine feedback.
Research Reference: View compound profile on NIH PubChem
Research Focus
WHAT THIS FORMULA FEATURES
HGH has both direct metabolic actions and indirect actions through IGF-1. Published physiology research links GH signaling to protein synthesis, lean-tissue metabolism, lipolysis and free-fatty-acid release, while also showing important effects on glucose/insulin regulation.
EXPECTED RESEARCH READOUTS
Common endpoints include GH-receptor/JAK2/STAT5 activation, circulating or cellular IGF-1, protein-synthesis markers, lipolysis and free-fatty-acid release, glucose/insulin responses, and changes in GH-axis feedback. The intact protein should not be treated as equivalent to isolated HGH fragments.
Research endpoints described above reflect published or model-based scientific observations and are not guaranteed outcomes. This product is strictly for research purposes only. Not approved for human or animal use.
Key Characteristics
MOLECULAR PROFILE
CAS: 12629-01-5
Classification: Protein biologic / somatropin reference
PHYSICAL PROPERTIES
Form: Lyophilized powder
Catalog strengths: 6 IU | 8 IU | 10 IU | 12 IU | 15 IU | 24 IU | 36 IU | 40 IU
Storage: Store at −20°C (−4°F) for long-term storage or 4°C (39°F) for short-term storage; avoid repeated freeze-thaw cycles.
