Research overview · Repair and metabolic peptides
HGH (15IU)
What is HGH (15IU)?
Human growth hormone (HGH, somatotropin) is a 191-amino-acid polypeptide hormone produced by the anterior pituitary gland. Recombinant HGH is a standard reference protein in endocrinology and cell-biology research.
In the scientific literature it is studied for its role in the growth-hormone / IGF-1 axis and associated metabolic and cell-signalling pathways. This material is supplied strictly for laboratory research use only and is not for human or veterinary use.
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Frequently asked questions
- What is HGH (15IU)?
- HGH (15IU) is a research compound in the Repair and metabolic peptides category supplied by East Coast Labs strictly for laboratory research use only. It is not for human or veterinary use.
- Is HGH (15IU) for human use?
- No. HGH (15IU) is supplied for laboratory research use only and is not intended for human or veterinary use, consumption, or therapeutic application.
Selected research literature
Peer-reviewed references retrieved from PubMed, provided for research context. These are links to published studies and do not constitute a health claim about this product.
- Baron J, et al. Short and tall stature: a new paradigm emerges. Nat Rev Endocrinol 2015. PubMed 26437621 DOI
- Dixit M, et al. Effects of GH/IGF axis on bone and cartilage. Mol Cell Endocrinol 2020. PubMed 33068640 DOI
Citation data via PubMed (U.S. National Library of Medicine).