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MK-677 (Ibutamoren), (10mg/capsule) 60 Capsules
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MK-677 (Ibutamoren) is a non-peptide agonist of the growth hormone secretagogue receptor subtype 1a (GHS-R1a). Binding to GHS-R1a activates Gq/11-mediated phospholipase C signaling, leading to IP3 and DAG generation, intracellular calcium mobilization, and downstream signaling cascade activation. Research applications include receptor pharmacology, ligand-binding dynamics, signal transduction characterization, structure-activity relationship investigations, and comparative studies of GHS-R1a agonist activity.
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3D Molecular Structure
Drag to rotate · scroll to zoom| Chemical Formula | C27H36N4O5S |
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| Synonyms | Ibutamoren, CHEMBL13817, L 163191, L-163,191, CHEMBL542653, 1-(methanesulfonyl)-1'-(2-methyl-L-alanyl-O-benzyl-D-seryl)-1,2-dihydrospiro[indole-3,4'-piperidine] 192511-65-2 |
| Molar Mass | 624.8 g/mol |
| CAS Number | 159752-10-0 |
| PubChem CID | 6450830 |
| Total Active Ingredient | 600 mg (10 mg per capsule) |
| Shelf Life | 36 months |



What is the half-life of MK-677 and how does this affect research protocol design?
MK-677 has an elimination half-life of approximately 24 hours in preclinical models, enabling stable plasma concentrations across preclinical protocols. This extended half-life is a key pharmacokinetic distinction from peptide-based GH secretagogues (e.g. GHRP-6, t½ ~15–20 minutes), which require multiple daily administrations to sustain GHS-R1a engagement. For long-duration GH axis studies, the long half-life reduces protocol variability.
What makes MK-677 a useful research tool for studying GHS-R1a signaling?
MK-677 is a non-peptide GHS-R1a agonist that exhibits prolonged receptor occupancy and resistance to enzymatic degradation. These properties allow researchers to investigate receptor activation kinetics, downstream signaling cascades, ligand-receptor interactions, and signal transduction dynamics over extended observation periods. Its well-characterized pharmacological profile has made it a widely used reference compound in GHS-R1a receptor pharmacology research.
How does MK-677 compare to GHRP-6 and GHRP-2 in laboratory models?
All three are GHS-R1a agonists, but MK-677 is a non-peptide small molecule with a ~24-hour half-life. GHRP-6 and GHRP-2 are hexapeptides requiring parenteral administration with half-lives under 30 minutes. GHRP-6 co-stimulates ghrelin-independent appetite pathways; GHRP-2 produces a stronger but shorter GH pulse. MK-677's sustained receptor occupancy and non-peptide structure support different experimental designs from injectable peptide secretagogues.
