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MK-677 vs Sermorelin

Mechanism, half-life, dosing & research status compared side-by-side.

MK-677
Growth Hormone & IGF
Not Approved
Growth HormoneOralNon-PeptideWADA ProhibitedPhase II
MK-677 (ibutamoren) is an orally active, non-peptide ghrelin receptor agonist (GHS-R1a) that stimulates GH release from the pituitary without requiring injection. It was developed by Merck and advanced through Phase II t…
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Sermorelin
Growth Hormone
Compounding Only
Growth HormoneAnti-agingRecoverySleep
Sermorelin is a synthetic analog of the first 29 amino acids of endogenous GHRH, retaining full biological activity at the GHRH receptor. It was FDA approved (Geref) for GH deficiency in children from 1997 until its volu…
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Technical Specs Comparison
MetricMK-677Sermorelin
Research Status Phase II (Discontinued) Extensively Studied
Molecular Weight 624.8 Da 3,357.9 Da
Half-Life ~24 hours ~10–20 min
Peak Time - ~30–60 min
Typical Dose 10–25 mg 200–500 µg
Frequency Once daily Once daily (bedtime)
Route Oral Subcutaneous
Amino Acids - 29
WADA Status Prohibited Prohibited
FDA Status Not Approved Compounding Only
Stack Compatibility & Key Differences
Both are active research compounds. See individual pages for full protocol data.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between MK-677 and Sermorelin?
MK-677: MK-677 (ibutamoren) is an orally active, non-peptide ghrelin receptor agonist (GHS-R1a) that stimulates GH release from the pituitary without requiring injection. It was developed by Merck and advanced through Phase II t… Sermorelin: Sermorelin is a synthetic analog of the first 29 amino acids of endogenous GHRH, retaining full biological activity at the GHRH receptor. It was FDA approved (Geref) for GH deficiency in children from 1997 until its volu…
Can you stack MK-677 and Sermorelin?
Both are active research compounds. See individual pages for full protocol data.
Which has a longer half-life, MK-677 or Sermorelin?
MK-677 half-life: ~24 hours. Sermorelin half-life: ~10–20 min.
Verified Scientific Data
All specifications on this page are sourced from peer-reviewed literature and primary research. Half-life values, dosing ranges, and mechanism data are cross-referenced against published studies. Last audited 2026-07-21.
Peer-reviewed sources Audit timestamp: 2026-07-21 Data version: ASCEND Wiki 2026
Data sourced from ASCEND Wiki · MK-677 profile · Sermorelin profile · All comparisons
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