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CJC-1295 No DAC (Mod GRF 1-29) | 2mg, 5mg & 10mg

Product Overview CJC-1295 (No DAC) | 2mg, 5mg & 10mg CJC-1295 (No DAC), scientifically classified as Modified GRF 1-29, is a synthetic analogue of Growth Hormone Releasing Hormone (GHRH). It is critical for researchers to distinguish this peptide from both standard Sermorelin (GRF 1-29) and CJC-1295 with DAC. Vs. Sermorelin: This peptide has been chemically altered with four specific amino acid substitutions (Tetrasubstitution). These changes protect the peptide from rapid cleavage by the enzyme DPP-IV, extending its biological half-life from ~5 minutes (Sermorelin) to ~30 minutes. Vs. CJC-1295 DAC: This version lacks the Drug Affinity Complex (DAC). This means it does not bind to serum albumin for days. Instead, it provides a strictly pulsatile release of Growth Hormone that mimics the body's natural circadian rhythm. This specific pharmacokinetic profile makes CJC-1295 (No DAC) the gold-standard reagent for investigating physiologic, pulsatile GH secretion without the risk of "GH ble

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Product Overview

CJC-1295 (No DAC) | 2mg, 5mg & 10mg

CJC-1295 (No DAC), scientifically classified as Modified GRF 1-29, is a synthetic analogue of Growth Hormone Releasing Hormone (GHRH).

It is critical for researchers to distinguish this peptide from both standard Sermorelin (GRF 1-29) and CJC-1295 with DAC.

Vs. Sermorelin: This peptide has been chemically altered with four specific amino acid substitutions (Tetrasubstitution). These changes protect the peptide from rapid cleavage by the enzyme DPP-IV, extending its biological half-life from ~5 minutes (Sermorelin) to ~30 minutes. Vs. CJC-1295 DAC: This version lacks the Drug Affinity Complex (DAC). This means it does not bind to serum albumin for days. Instead, it provides a strictly pulsatile release of Growth Hormone that mimics the body's natural circadian rhythm.

This specific pharmacokinetic profile makes CJC-1295 (No DAC) the gold-standard reagent for investigating physiologic, pulsatile GH secretion without the risk of "GH bleed" or pituitary desensitisation often observed with long-acting DAC variants.

Technical Specifications

Sequence: Tyr-D-Ala-Asp-Ala-Ile-Phe-Thr-Gln-Ser-Tyr-Arg-Lys-Val-Leu-Ala-Gln-Leu-Ser-Ala-Arg-Lys-Leu-Leu-Gln-Asp-Ile-Leu-Ser-Arg-NH2 Chemical Name: Modified GRF 1-29 / Tetrasubstituted GRF 1-29 Format: Lyophilised Cake/Powder Purity: >99% (HPLC Verified) Half-Life: Approx. 30 minutes (Extended vs. Native GHRH) Solubility: High (Aqueous) Solvent: Solvent not included (Sold Separately) Grade: Analytical Research Grade

Variant Breakdown

2mg & 5mg Vials: Standard research aliquots. 10mg Vial: High-Concentration Vial.

Note: All variants are contained within a 3ml capacity vial.

Quality Assurance

This compound has undergone rigorous third-party analysis.

HPLC Verified: Independent analysis confirms peptide purity exceeds 99%. Mass Spectrometry: Confirms the presence of the four amino acid substitutions that define "Mod GRF." TFA Removal: Processed via acetate exchange to ensure high viability in sensitive cell culture applications.

Research Mechanism

In laboratory settings, CJC-1295 (No DAC) is utilised to investigate:

Pulsatile Signaling: How short-acting GHRH analogues amplify the natural peaks of GH secretion when timed with endogenous somatostatin inhibition. Synergy Studies: It is frequently used in combination with GHRPs (like Ipamorelin or GHRP-6) to study the synergistic "multiplier effect" on pituitary somatotrophs. Sleep Architecture: Researching the impact of amplified GH pulses on Slow Wave Sleep (SWS) and recovery cycles in animal models.

Safety and Handling

WARNING: This product is exclusively for laboratory research and in vitro use.

Research Only: Not intended for human consumption, bodybuilding, or therapeutic use. Handling: Wear appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE).

Storage: Store lyophilised vials in a cool, dry place. For long-term preservation, freezing at -20°C is recommended.

Scientific References

Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism (2006) – "Prolonged stimulation of growth hormone (GH) and insulin-like growth factor I secretion by CJC-1295." (The seminal paper comparing DAC vs No DAC pharmacokinetics). View Article

Drug Design, Development and Therapy (2015) – "Growth hormone-releasing hormone (GHRH) and its analogues: a review." View Article

Peptides (2002) – "Stability of GRF(1-29)NH2 in solution: effect of pH and temperature." (Referencing the stability issues that Mod GRF 1-29 was designed to solve). View Article

Neuroendocrinology (1995) – "Growth hormone-releasing hormone and growth hormone secretagogues in normal aging." View Article

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