CJC-1295 (No DAC)

CAS 863288-34-0

CJC-1295 is a synthetic growth hormone–releasing hormone analogue studied in controlled research environments. Researchers use this compound to investigate GHRH receptor signaling, pituitary growth hormone secretion, and downstream insulin-like growth factor 1 responses.
  • Synthetic growth hormone–releasing hormone analogue
  • Studied in research involving GHRH receptor activation
  • Used in growth hormone and IGF-1 research models
  • Supplied as a purified lyophilized powder for controlled laboratory research
  • Identity (M-S) passed
  • Heavy metals cleared
  • Purity (HPLC) Passed
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Product SpecificationsSequence, molecular weight, appearance, and analytical

Amino Acid Sequence

H-Tyr-D-Ala-Asp-Ala-Ile-Phe-Thr-Gln-Ser-Tyr-Arg-Lys-Val-Leu-Ala-Gln-Leu-Ser-Ala-Arg-Lys-Leu-Leu-Gln-Asp-Ile-Leu-Ser-Arg-NH₂

Molecular Formula

C₁₅₂H₂₅₂N₄₄O₄₂

Molecular Weight

~3,367.9 g/mol

PubChem CID

91976842

CAS Number

863288-34-0

Vial Size

3ml

Contents

Lyophilized powder, white/off-white color

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Storage:

Store the lyophilized vial in a cool, dry area protected from direct sunlight.

CJC-1295 (No DAC)

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Testing

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CJC-1295 (No DAC) 5mg CAS: 863288-34-0

CJC-1295 (No DAC) 5mg

Current Batch Results

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Batch number CND502122026
99.50% Purity
5.86mg Net peptide
MAR26 Date
  • Identity (M-S) passed
  • Heavy metals cleared
  • Purity (HPLC) Passed
  • No previous batches tests yet

Process

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Research

Scientific Overview

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What Is CJC-1295?

CJC-1295 developed from a longer history of growth hormone–releasing hormone research. Human GHRH was isolated and sequenced in 1982 from pancreatic tumors associated with acromegaly.¹ ² Investigators then showed that shorter fragments, including GHRH(1-29), retained growth hormone–releasing activity.³ ⁴ During the 1990s and 2000s, researchers developed modified GHRH analogs with greater resistance to enzymatic degradation. CJC-1295 added a drug-affinity-complex, or DAC, group designed to bind albumin and substantially extend exposure.⁵ ⁶ In 2006, studies in healthy adults reported prolonged increases in growth hormone and IGF-1, while growth hormone secretion remained pulsatile during continuous stimulation.⁵ ⁶ Naming later became confusing. In scientific literature, CJC-1295 generally refers to the long-acting DAC-containing molecule. In commercial research settings, “CJC-1295 No DAC” commonly refers to Modified GRF(1-29), a related but shorter-acting analog. CJC-1295 is therefore best understood as part of the historical effort to make GHRH signaling more durable – not as growth hormone itself.

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How Does CJC-1295 Work?

CJC-1295 activates GHRH receptors on somatotroph cells in the anterior pituitary. This is the same receptor system used by endogenous hypothalamic GHRH.¹ ² The GHRH receptor couples to adenylyl cyclase, increasing cyclic AMP and activating protein kinase A. This signaling supports growth hormone synthesis and release from pituitary cells.³ ⁴ Growth hormone then acts on peripheral tissues, including the liver, to increase downstream IGF-1 signaling. Because CJC-1295 acts upstream, it stimulates endogenous growth hormone rather than supplying the hormone directly. Research on the DAC-containing form found that growth hormone secretion remained pulsatile even during prolonged receptor stimulation.⁶ DAC changes pharmacokinetics more than receptor identity. The DAC group binds albumin, extending exposure and producing sustained growth hormone and IGF-1 elevation in human studies.⁵ The shorter material commonly called CJC-1295 No DAC, or Modified GRF(1-29), activates the same receptor pathway but produces briefer signaling. The core mechanism is therefore GHRH receptor → cAMP/PKA → growth hormone → IGF-1, with DAC status determining duration.

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References
  1. Rivier J, Spiess J, Thorner MO, Vale W. Characterization of a growth hormone-releasing factor from a human pancreatic islet tumour. Nature. 1982;300(5889):276-278. Original publication.
  2. Guillemin R, Brazeau P, Bohlen P, et al. Growth hormone-releasing factor from a human pancreatic tumor that caused acromegaly. Science. 1982;218(4572):585-587. Original publication.
  3. Losa M, Schopohl J, von Werder K. Stimulation of GH with human GRF1-44, GRF1-40, and GRF1-29 in normal subjects. Klin Wochenschr. 1984;62(23):1109–1113. Original publication.
  4. Barron JL, Hopkins KD, Dunger DB, Hesp R, White A. GHRH (1-29)-NH₂ and a D-Ala² analog are potent stimulators of GH release in normal men. Clin Endocrinol (Oxf). 1985;23(4):399–407. Original publication.
  5. Teichman SL, Neale A, Lawrence B, Gagnon C, Castaigne JP, Frohman LA. Prolonged stimulation of growth hormone and insulin-like growth factor I secretion by CJC-1295, a long-acting analog of GH-releasing hormone, in healthy adults. J Clin Endocrinol Metab. 2006;91(3):799–805. Original publication.
  6. Ionescu M, Frohman LA. Pulsatile secretion of growth hormone persists during continuous stimulation by CJC-1295, a long-acting growth hormone-releasing hormone analog. J Clin Endocrinol Metab. 2006;91(12):4792–4797. Original publication.
  7. Jetté L, Léger R, Thibaudeau K, Benquet C, Robitaille M, Pellerin I, Paradis V, van Wyk P, Pham K, Bridon D. Human growth hormone-releasing factor (hGRF)1-29 albumin bioconjugates activate the GRF receptor on the pituitary in rats: identification of CJC-1295 as a long-lasting GRF analog. Endocrinology. 2005;146(7):3052–3058. Original publication.
  8. Prakash A, Goa KL. Sermorelin: a review of its use in the diagnosis and treatment of children with idiopathic growth hormone deficiency. BioDrugs. 1999;12(6):419–436. Original publication.
  9. Raun K, Hansen BS, Johansen NL, et al. Ipamorelin, the first selective growth hormone secretagogue. Eur J Endocrinol. 1998;139(5):552–561. Original publication.

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What does CJC-1295 look like?

CJC-1295 is supplied as a dry, lyophilized (freeze-dried) powder and should be white in color. If the material appears inconsistent with its documented specifications, contact our team for verification.

How is CJC-1295 tested?

Every batch undergoes independent third-party analytical testing. Testing includes mass spectrometry for identity, HPLC for purity, net peptide content, heavy metals, fentanyl screening, and endotoxin testing. Full results are published in the applicable batch-specific COA or laboratory report.

What quality standards must CJC-1295 meet?

Every batch must meet our release specifications before being made available for sale: confirmed molecular identity, ≥99% HPLC purity, peptide content no more than 10% below the stated amount, and successful completion of all applicable contaminant testing.

How can I verify my CJC-1295 batch and access its Certificate of Analysis (COA)?

Locate the batch number printed on your product box, then scan the QR code on the vial to access our COA Library and find the matching report. Batch-specific COAs are also available directly on the product page. Each report contains independent third-party testing results, and previous batch reports are retained for historical reference

Does CJC-1295 come with a solvent or other accessories?

No. CJC-1295 is sold individually and does not include solvents or other accessories.

How should CJC-1295 be stored?

CJC-1295 should be kept tightly sealed and protected from moisture, light, and repeated temperature fluctuations. For shorter-term storage, refrigeration at 2–8°C may be appropriate, while freezer storage at approximately −20°C may be appropriate for longer-term preservation.

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