In PepBank now:147 peptides, 6 blends and 13 other compounds97,577 study results from 17,383 studies8,473 clinical trialsUpdated
PepBank shows no results on Ghrelin (human), ghrelin-28 from studies in people, animals, the lab or computer predictions. Data as of 2026-10-30.
Also known as Acyl-ghrelin, Ghrelin, Ghrelin-28, Lenomorelin
| What it is | Natural peptide, 28 amino acids |
|---|---|
| Approval | Not approved for any use |
| In sport | Banned in sport (WADA S2.2.4) |
| Studies | No study results for Ghrelin (human), ghrelin-28 yet |
| Clinical trials | 3 registered: 0 active or planned, 2 with posted results |
Human stomach hormone, 28 residues with an octanoyl group on serine 3, that activates the ghrelin receptor and stimulates appetite and growth hormone release.
Amino acids in one chain
The key facts about the molecule. Long codes are in the closed section below.
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Three-letter sequenceH-Gly-Ser-Ser(octanoyl)-Phe-Leu-Ser-Pro-Glu-His-Gln-Arg-Val-Gln-Gln-Arg-Lys-Glu-Ser-Lys-Lys-Pro-Pro-Ala-Lys-Leu-Gln-Pro-Arg-OH
InChIKeyGNKDKYIHGQKHHM-RJKLHVOGSA-N
SMILESCCCCCCCC(=O)OC[C@@H](C(=O)N[C@@H](CC1=CC=CC=C1)C(=O)N[C@@H](CC(C)C)C(=O)N[C@@H](CO)C(=O)N2CCC[C@H]2C(=O)N[C@@H](CCC(=O)O)C(=O)N[C@@H](CC3=CNC=N3)C(=O)N[C@@H](CCC(=O)N)C(=O)N[C@@H](CCCNC(=N)N)C(=O)N[C@@H](C(C)C)C(=O)N[C@@H](CCC(=O)N)C(=O)N[C@@H](CCC(=O)N)C(=O)N[C@@H](CCCNC(=N)N)C(=O)N[C@@H](CCCCN)C(=O)N[C@@H](CCC(=O)O)C(=O)N[C@@H](CO)C(=O)N[C@@H](CCCCN)C(=O)N[C@@H](CCCCN)C(=O)N4CCC[C@H]4C(=O)N5CCC[C@H]5C(=O)N[C@@H](C)C(=O)N[C@@H](CCCCN)C(=O)N[C@@H](CC(C)C)C(=O)N[C@@H](CCC(=O)N)C(=O)N6CCC[C@H]6C(=O)N[C@@H](CCCNC(=N)N)C(=O)O)NC(=O)[C@H](CO)NC(=O)CN
Results grouped by what the studies measured. Each card shows where its results come from.
ClinicalTrials.gov lists 3 trials of Ghrelin (human), ghrelin-28. 0 are active or planned, and 2 have posted results. PepBank does not show trial results.
Solid bars are dates that happened. Hatched bars are planned dates. Data from ClinicalTrials.gov.
No approved medicine contains it.
No approved medicine contains it.
On the 2026 Prohibited List, section S2.2.4.
No. Not approved for any use. Its most advanced trial is in phase 2. The FDA, the EMA and the other sources we use show no approval (as of 9 Oct 2026). Banned in sport (WADA S2.2.4).
Laws and labels change, so check the regulator for the current status.
PepBank has no safety result from studies of Ghrelin (human), ghrelin-28 yet. That does not mean Ghrelin (human), ghrelin-28 is safe.
The answer links to every study it uses.
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