Research Context
CJC-1295 without DAC (also called Modified GRF 1-29) is a synthetic analog of growth hormone-releasing hormone (GHRH) consisting of 29 amino acids with four substitutions designed to increase receptor binding and enzymatic stability. It was developed to overcome the rapid degradation of native GHRH in circulation.
Research interest centers on GHRH receptor pharmacology, peptide stability engineering, and the structure-activity relationships involved in extending peptide half-life through amino acid substitution. The four substitutions (positions 2, 8, 15, and 27) each address a specific vulnerability to enzymatic cleavage, making this compound a teaching case in rational peptide design.
Key References
Teichman SL, et al. (2006). "Prolonged stimulation of growth hormone release by CJC-1295." J Clin Endocrinol Metab. 91(3):799-805. PMID: 16352683
Alba M, et al. (2006). "Once-daily administration of CJC-1295." J Clin Endocrinol Metab. 91(5):1726-1733. PMID: 16478822
Ionescu M, Bhatt DL. (2004). "Structure-activity relationships of growth hormone releasing factor analogs." Ann Endocrinol. 65(2):125-130.