[D-Lys3]-GHRP-6 is a highly selective growth-hormone secretagogue receptor (GHSR) antagonist, with an IC50 value of 0.9μM [1]. [D-Lys3]-GHRP-6 induces pronounced smooth muscle contractions in the rat fundus by interacting with 5-HT2B receptors [2]. [D-Lys3]-GHRP-6 has been widely used to alter the metabolic functions and food intake of diabetic mouse models[3].
In vitro, [D-Lys3]-GHRP-6 treatment at 100μM for 48h significantly decreased the cell viability of HECa10 cells [4]. Treatment with 100μM of [D-Lys3]-GHRP-6 for 30 minutes can block the entry and proliferation of HIV-1 virus mediated by CXCR4 in activated peripheral blood mononuclear cells (PBMC)[5]. Treatment with 1μM of [D-Lys3]-GHRP-6 for 24 hours significantly induced apoptosis of dorsal root ganglion (DRG) cells and regulated calcium ion levels[6].
In vivo, [D-Lys3]-GHRP-6 treatment via intraperitoneal injection at a dose of 20nmol/day for 14 days inhibited the growth of tumor volume in the PC3 cell-xenograft mouse model [7]. For 7 consecutive days, intravenous injection twice daily of 6mg/kg dose of [D-Lys3]-GHRP-6 significantly reduced the weight gain of growing pigs, increased the serum non-esterified fatty acids (NEFA) and insulin levels, liver glucose levels, and homeostasis model assessment of insulin resistance index (HOMA-IR) after fasting, and decreased the serum total bile acid (TBA) level[8].
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[D-Lys3]-GHRP-6是一种高选择性的生长激素促分泌素受体(GHSR)拮抗剂,IC50值为0.9µM [1]。[D-Lys3]-GHRP-6通过与5-HT2B受体相互作用,可诱导大鼠胃底部产生明显的平滑肌收缩[2]。[D-Lys3]-GHRP-6已被广泛用于改变糖尿病小鼠模型的代谢功能和食物摄入[3]。
在体外,使用100µM的[D-Lys3]-GHRP-6处理48小时,显著降低了HECa10细胞的活力[4]。使用100µM的[D-Lys3]-GHRP-6处理30分钟,可阻断CXCR4介导的HIV-1病毒在活化的外周血单核细胞(PBMC)中的进入和增殖[5]。使用1µM的[D-Lys3]-GHRP-6处理24小时,显著诱导了背根神经节(DRG)细胞凋亡并调节了钙离子水平[7]。
在体内,每日腹腔注射20nmol/day剂量的[D-Lys3]-GHRP-6,持续14天,抑制了PC3细胞异种移植小鼠模型中的肿瘤体积生长[7]。连续7天每日两次静脉注射6mg/kg剂量的[D-Lys3]-GHRP-6,显著减少了生长猪的体重增加,提高了空腹后的血清非酯化脂肪酸(NEFA)和胰岛素水平、肝脏葡萄糖水平以及稳态模型评估的胰岛素抵抗指数(HOMA-IR),并降低了血清总胆汁酸(TBA)水平[8]。
















