Tesamorelin

Product Name:Tesamorelin,Egrifta

CAS NO.:218949-48-5

Molecular Formula:C221H366N72O67S

Molecular Weight:5135.9

Tesamorelin (INN) (trade name Egrifta) is a synthetic form of growth-hormone-releasing hormone (GHRH) which is used in the treatment of HIV-associated lipodystrophy. It is produced and developed by Theratechnologies, Inc. of Canada.

Tesamorelin is a synthetic peptide consisting of all 44 amino acids of human GHRH with the addition of a trans-3-hexenoic acid group.

Tesamorelin is used for Reducing excess stomach fat in certain HIV-infected patients.

Tesamorelin is a human growth hormone-releasing factor (GRF) analog. It works by stimulating the pituitary gland to release growth hormone (GH). This causes the breakdown of excess stomach fat.