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Tesamorelin is a synthetic analog of growth hormone-releasing hormone, a peptide hormone produced by the hypothalamus. The molecule retains the 44-amino-acid sequence of human GHRH and carries a trans-3-hexenoyl modification at its N-terminus. This modification increases resistance to enzymatic degradation and extends the peptide's functional stability relative to native GHRH. The compound is supplied as a lyophilized powder for reconstitution and subcutaneous administration in clinical settings. Its development code was TH9507, and it belongs to the GHRH analog class. It is not a growth hormone product; instead, it acts upstream to stimulate endogenous growth hormone release.
Clinical interest in tesamorelin arose from the need to address visceral adiposity in people living with HIV. Antiretroviral therapy improved survival but was associated in some patients with central fat accumulation, altered lipid profiles, and metabolic complications. This condition, often called HIV-associated lipodystrophy, involves excess visceral adipose tissue that is difficult to manage through diet and exercise alone. Investigators evaluated tesamorelin because GHRH analogs can stimulate growth hormone secretion and influence fat distribution without direct liposuction or invasive procedures.
A Phase 3 program led to regulatory approval in the United States in 2010 for reduction of excess visceral abdominal fat in adults with HIV and lipodystrophy. Subsequent studies examined effects on liver fat, muscle area, and metabolic markers, with mixed findings for some endpoints. Long-term cardiovascular outcomes and effects on mortality remain uncertain because most trials were relatively short and focused on imaging-based fat measurements. Use in populations without HIV has been studied experimentally but is not part of the approved indication.
特沙莫瑞林是一种合成肽，其序列与人生长激素释放激素的 44 个氨基酸形式相关。它在 N 端带有反式-3-己烯酰基修饰，这一改动可减缓二肽基肽酶 IV 的降解。该化合物属于生长激素释放激素受体激动剂，可刺激垂体释放生长激素。研究文献通常将其归入合成肽类药物，而非小分子化合物。
监管记录显示，特沙莫瑞林于 2010 年在美国首次获得批准，用于人类免疫缺陷病毒感染相关的脂肪营养不良患者。批准依据来自降低内脏脂肪的临床试验，而非体重或瘦体重的普遍改善。后续出现了不同制剂版本，但其核心适应症保持一致。关于长期心血管结局和死亡率影响，现有证据仍不充分。
| Property | Value | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Molecular weight | Approximately 5,136 Da | Based on the 44-amino-acid peptide backbone and N-terminal modification. |
| Appearance | White to off-white lyophilized powder | Usually supplied in single-use vials for reconstitution. |
| Solubility | Freely soluble in water; slightly soluble in some organic solvents | Peptide nature supports aqueous reconstitution. |
| Typical storage | 2–8 °C, protected from light | Refrigeration reduces degradation; avoid freezing unless specified. |
| Common analytical method | Reverse-phase high-performance liquid chromatography | Used for identity, purity, and quantification. |
| Synonyms | Tesamorelin, TH9507, GHRH(1-44) analog | Generic descriptors; avoid proprietary names. |
Tesamorelin is a synthetic peptide analog of growth hormone-releasing hormone (GHRH). Its sequence corresponds to the 44-amino-acid form of human GHRH with a trans-3-hexenoyl group attached to the N-terminal tyrosine. This modification slows enzymatic cleavage and extends the peptide's activity relative to the native hormone. The compound is produced by solid-phase peptide synthesis and supplied as a lyophilized powder. Researchers classify it as a GHRH receptor agonist. Its structure places it in the same family as other growth hormone secretagogues that act on the pituitary.
Binding of tesamorelin to GHRH receptors on pituitary somatotroph cells triggers cyclic AMP signaling and the release of growth hormone into circulation. Because the peptide acts upstream of the growth hormone axis, its effects are partly mediated by hepatic insulin-like growth factor 1 (IGF-1) production. The pulsatile character of endogenous growth hormone secretion is preserved rather than replaced. Whether amplified signaling produces effects beyond those of native GHRH remains an area of ongoing investigation.
Interest in this peptide developed because native GHRH has a short circulating lifetime. The N-terminal modification slows cleavage by dipeptidyl peptidase IV, an enzyme that removes the first two residues of many peptides and terminates their activity. Slower degradation means a longer window of receptor stimulation per administration. This design logic parallels other modified peptide hormones, where a small chemical change at a vulnerable site yields a more durable molecule without altering the core mechanism of action.
The peptide is synthesized chemically rather than extracted from biological sources. Solid-phase synthesis builds the chain from the C-terminus toward the N-terminus, after which the hexenoyl group is attached. Purity is typically assessed by high-performance liquid chromatography, and identity is confirmed by mass spectrometry. Regulatory review of the finished product focuses on these analytical controls, since small deviations in sequence or modification can change biological activity. Questions about long-term effects on the pituitary axis remain areas of continued investigation.
研究背景集中在特定人群的体成分改变，尤其是与脂肪分布异常相关的内脏脂肪堆积。不同地区对它的监管状态与获批适应症并不一致，部分市场仅限特定诊断人群使用。在一般人群中的长期效应、与其他激素的相互作用以及停药后的维持情况仍属开放问题，现有数据不足以给出普遍结论。
tesamorelin 是一种人工合成的四十四肽，序列与内源性生长激素释放激素（GHRH）的 1-44 片段一致，区别在于 N 端加接了一个反式-3-己烯酰基。该修饰抑制二肽基肽酶 IV 的快速切割，从而延长分子在循环中的存留时间。作为肽类分子，它难以经胃肠道吸收，文献中讨论的均是注射途径。分类上通常把它归为 GHRH 类似物，以区别于生长激素本身。
作用位置在垂体前叶。tesamorelin 与 GHRH 受体结合后激活腺苷酸环化酶，升高细胞内 cAMP，再经蛋白激酶 A 通路促进生长激素的合成与释放。由于它作用于内源调控节点，生长激素仍以脉冲方式分泌，而不是被持续抬升到固定水平。生长激素随后在肝脏等组织诱导胰岛素样生长因子 1 产生，构成完整的生长激素轴响应。
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It is a synthetic peptide analog of human growth hormone-releasing hormone. It is used clinically to reduce excess visceral abdominal fat in adults with HIV-associated lipodystrophy. It works by stimulating pituitary growth hormone release.
Pivotal trials enrolled adults with HIV and excess visceral abdominal fat, often in the context of antiretroviral therapy. Participants were assessed mainly by computed tomography for visceral adipose tissue. The approved indication remains specific to that population.
Long-term effects on cardiovascular events, mortality, and sustained fat distribution are not well established. Most trials measured changes over months rather than years. Open questions also include whether benefits persist after treatment stops.
特沙莫瑞林是国际非专利名称，指一种经过 N 端修饰的生长激素释放激素类似物。它被归类为合成肽，序列与 GHRH(1-44) 密切相关。该名称不指代任何特定品牌或剂型。