# Hexarelin: Reference Overview and Reconstitution Notes - facts

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## TL;DR

Hexarelin is a man-made hexapeptide (a short chain of six amino acids, which are the building blocks of proteins) in the growth hormone secretagogue class.

## Facts Index

| Fact ID | Category | Entity | Attribute | Value | Source | Evidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| hexarelin:title | identity | Hexarelin: Reference Overview and Reconstitution Notes | title | Hexarelin: Reference Overview and Reconstitution Notes | Lab article (https://www.preppinpeppers.com/blogs/the-lab/hexarelin) | https://www.preppinpeppers.com/blogs/the-lab/hexarelin |
| hexarelin:published | identity | Hexarelin: Reference Overview and Reconstitution Notes | published | 2026-08-15 | Lab article (https://www.preppinpeppers.com/blogs/the-lab/hexarelin) | https://www.preppinpeppers.com/blogs/the-lab/hexarelin |
| hexarelin:author | identity | Hexarelin: Reference Overview and Reconstitution Notes | author | Preppin' Peppers Editorial Team | Lab article (https://www.preppinpeppers.com/blogs/the-lab/hexarelin) | https://www.preppinpeppers.com/blogs/the-lab/hexarelin |
| hexarelin:topics | identity | Hexarelin: Reference Overview and Reconstitution Notes | topics | research, Research-only | Lab article (https://www.preppinpeppers.com/blogs/the-lab/hexarelin) | https://www.preppinpeppers.com/blogs/the-lab/hexarelin |
| hexarelin:summary | content | Hexarelin: Reference Overview and Reconstitution Notes | summary | Hexarelin is a man-made hexapeptide (a short chain of six amino acids, which are the building blocks of proteins) in the growth hormone secretagogue class. | Lab article (https://www.preppinpeppers.com/blogs/the-lab/hexarelin) | https://www.preppinpeppers.com/blogs/the-lab/hexarelin |
| hexarelin:section-1 | content | Hexarelin: Reference Overview and Reconstitution Notes | section | What it is | Lab article (https://www.preppinpeppers.com/blogs/the-lab/hexarelin) | https://www.preppinpeppers.com/blogs/the-lab/hexarelin |
| hexarelin:section-2 | content | Hexarelin: Reference Overview and Reconstitution Notes | section | Hexarelin | Lab article (https://www.preppinpeppers.com/blogs/the-lab/hexarelin) | https://www.preppinpeppers.com/blogs/the-lab/hexarelin |
| hexarelin:section-3 | content | Hexarelin: Reference Overview and Reconstitution Notes | section | What it is | Lab article (https://www.preppinpeppers.com/blogs/the-lab/hexarelin) | https://www.preppinpeppers.com/blogs/the-lab/hexarelin |
| hexarelin:section-4 | content | Hexarelin: Reference Overview and Reconstitution Notes | section | Research context and categorization | Lab article (https://www.preppinpeppers.com/blogs/the-lab/hexarelin) | https://www.preppinpeppers.com/blogs/the-lab/hexarelin |
| hexarelin:section-5 | content | Hexarelin: Reference Overview and Reconstitution Notes | section | Status | Lab article (https://www.preppinpeppers.com/blogs/the-lab/hexarelin) | https://www.preppinpeppers.com/blogs/the-lab/hexarelin |
| hexarelin:section-6 | content | Hexarelin: Reference Overview and Reconstitution Notes | section | Reconstitution notes (general) | Lab article (https://www.preppinpeppers.com/blogs/the-lab/hexarelin) | https://www.preppinpeppers.com/blogs/the-lab/hexarelin |
| hexarelin:section-7 | content | Hexarelin: Reference Overview and Reconstitution Notes | section | Dilution and handling notes (compound-specific) | Lab article (https://www.preppinpeppers.com/blogs/the-lab/hexarelin) | https://www.preppinpeppers.com/blogs/the-lab/hexarelin |
| hexarelin:section-8 | content | Hexarelin: Reference Overview and Reconstitution Notes | section | Handling and storage | Lab article (https://www.preppinpeppers.com/blogs/the-lab/hexarelin) | https://www.preppinpeppers.com/blogs/the-lab/hexarelin |
| hexarelin:section-9 | content | Hexarelin: Reference Overview and Reconstitution Notes | section | Related reading | Lab article (https://www.preppinpeppers.com/blogs/the-lab/hexarelin) | https://www.preppinpeppers.com/blogs/the-lab/hexarelin |
| hexarelin:section-10 | content | Hexarelin: Reference Overview and Reconstitution Notes | section | Tools and supplies | Lab article (https://www.preppinpeppers.com/blogs/the-lab/hexarelin) | https://www.preppinpeppers.com/blogs/the-lab/hexarelin |
| hexarelin:section-12 | content | Hexarelin: Reference Overview and Reconstitution Notes | section | What the research community gets wrong about hexarelin | Lab article (https://www.preppinpeppers.com/blogs/the-lab/hexarelin) | https://www.preppinpeppers.com/blogs/the-lab/hexarelin |
| hexarelin:product-gansulin-metal-peptide-pen | products | Hexarelin: Reference Overview and Reconstitution Notes | references product | Gansulin Pen · Reusable Click-Dial, 3 ml (1-60 Units) | Lab article (https://www.preppinpeppers.com/blogs/the-lab/hexarelin) | https://www.preppinpeppers.com/products/gansulin-metal-peptide-pen |
| hexarelin:product-gansulin-3ml-cartridge | products | Hexarelin: Reference Overview and Reconstitution Notes | references product | Gansulin-Compatible 3 ml Glass Cartridge for Pens (10-Pack) | Lab article (https://www.preppinpeppers.com/blogs/the-lab/hexarelin) | https://www.preppinpeppers.com/products/gansulin-3ml-cartridge |
| hexarelin:source-pubchem-ncbi-nlm-nih-gov | source | Hexarelin: Reference Overview and Reconstitution Notes | cites | NCBI PubChem CID 6918297: Examorelin (C47H58N12O6) - pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov | Lab article (https://www.preppinpeppers.com/blogs/the-lab/hexarelin) | https://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/compound/6918297 |
| hexarelin:source-pubmed-ncbi-nlm-nih-gov | source | Hexarelin: Reference Overview and Reconstitution Notes | cites | Orkin et al., J Endocrinol Invest 2003: Rapid desensitisation of the GH secretagogue (ghrelin) receptor to hexarelin in vitro - pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov | Lab article (https://www.preppinpeppers.com/blogs/the-lab/hexarelin) | https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/14669829/ |
| hexarelin:source-pubmed-ncbi-nlm-nih-gov-2 | source | Hexarelin: Reference Overview and Reconstitution Notes | cites | Mosa et al., Endocrine 2015: Implications of ghrelin and hexarelin in diabetes and diabetes-associated heart diseases - pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov | Lab article (https://www.preppinpeppers.com/blogs/the-lab/hexarelin) | https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/25645463/ |
| hexarelin:source-pmc-ncbi-nlm-nih-gov | source | Hexarelin: Reference Overview and Reconstitution Notes | cites | Mao et al., J Geriatr Cardiol 2014: The cardiovascular action of hexarelin - pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov | Lab article (https://www.preppinpeppers.com/blogs/the-lab/hexarelin) | https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC4178518/ |
| hexarelin:source-pubmed-ncbi-nlm-nih-gov-3 | source | Hexarelin: Reference Overview and Reconstitution Notes | cites | Xu et al., Am J Physiol Heart Circ Physiol 2007: Hexarelin suppresses cardiac fibroblast proliferation and collagen synthesis in rat - pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov | Lab article (https://www.preppinpeppers.com/blogs/the-lab/hexarelin) | https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/17766487/ |
| hexarelin:source-www-uniprot-org | source | Hexarelin: Reference Overview and Reconstitution Notes | cites | UniProtKB/Swiss-Prot Q92847: Growth hormone secretagogue receptor type 1 (GHSR, Homo sapiens), UniProt release 2026-03 - www.uniprot.org | Lab article (https://www.preppinpeppers.com/blogs/the-lab/hexarelin) | https://www.uniprot.org/uniprotkb/Q92847/entry |

## FAQ

### What receptor does hexarelin bind to?

Hexarelin acts as an agonist at the ghrelin receptor (GHS-R1a), activating it the way a key turns a lock. It belongs to the GHRP subgroup alongside GHRP-2 and GHRP-6.

### Is hexarelin banned in competitive sports?

Yes. Hexarelin is prohibited at all times under the WADA Prohibited List, class S2 (Peptide Hormones, Growth Factors, Related Substances and Mimetics), both in and out of competition.

### How do you reconstitute a hexarelin vial for laboratory use?

Add bacteriostatic water to the lyophilized powder—e.g., 2 mL into a 5 mg vial yields 2.5 mg/mL. Use a reconstitution calculator to confirm the water volume for your target concentration.

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