HGH (Somatropin)
HGH (Somatropin) is a research reference peptide composed of 191 amino acids. Structural class: Single-chain polypeptide with two disulfide bridges. Reported molecular weight: 22,124 Da (22 kDa). Listed for research and educational reference only.
| Also known as | Human Growth Hormone, 191aa Recombinant Growth Hormone |
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| Evidence level | FDA Approved |
| Regulatory status | FDA-approved |
| Molecular weight | 22,124 Da (22 kDa) |
| Chain length | 191 amino acids |
| Class | Single-chain polypeptide with two disulfide bridges |
| Sequence | 191 amino acid single-chain protein with 4 cysteine residues forming 2 intrachain disulfide bonds. Identical to endogenous pituitary-derived hGH |
| Notes | Recombinant form (somatropin) is bioidentical to natural human growth hormone, Produced via E, coli recombinant DNA technology |
| Updated | 2026-10-12 |
For research and educational reference only.