Name: HGH (Somatropin) 10iu (10 Vials / Kit)
Brand: HK Peptide
SKU: HK-H10
Price: 50.00 USD
Availability: InStock

What is HGH (Somatropin)?

Somatropin is produced using recombinant DNA technology in laboratory expression systems, yielding a protein sequence matching the growth hormone naturally secreted by the anterior pituitary. Its large, well-defined structure and central role in the endocrine system make it one of the most extensively characterized hormones used in research.

How it is understood to work

Growth hormone binds GH receptors across multiple tissue types, most notably in the liver, where receptor engagement drives IGF-1 production; it also acts directly on fat and muscle tissue to influence lipolysis and protein synthesis. These combined direct and IGF-1-mediated effects are central to research on the GH axis.

Research status

Somatropin is the active ingredient in several government-approved medicines used clinically for growth hormone deficiency and related conditions, giving it an unusually deep base of published pharmacology, safety and mechanism data compared with most research peptides. In a research setting it continues to be studied for body composition, bone and muscle metabolism, tissue repair and the biology of aging.

This listing: HK Peptide HGH (Somatropin)

Brand: HK Peptide
Kit: 10 vials × 10 IU (100 IU in total)
Price per vial: $5.00
Other strengths: 15 IU $70.00

Lab testing

HK Peptide published a Janoshik #58976 report for this compound. Test: Purity & Content (HPLC). Result: 96.43% purity. Tested Mar 5, 2025. Verification key FEGH7XA1E1IM can be checked at janoshik.com.

View the report · How to read it (Testing 101) · Every report for this compound

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Specifications

Compound: HGH (Somatropin)
Also known as: Human Growth Hormone, Somatotropin
Class: Recombinant 191-amino-acid pituitary hormone
Form: Lyophilized (freeze-dried) powder
Molecular formula: C₉₉₀H₁₅₂₈N₂₆₂O₃₀₀S₇
Molecular weight: ~22.1 kDa
Structure: 191 amino acids, single chain
Stated purity: ≥95% (HPLC)
Appearance: White lyophilized powder

Handling & storage

Supplied as a lyophilized powder; store unopened vials at -20C protected from light, and once reconstituted with bacteriostatic water keep refrigerated at 2-8C for use within the study’s defined timeframe. As a large protein hormone, it is more susceptible to denaturation from agitation or freeze-thaw cycling than short peptides.

Questions

Is research-grade HGH the same molecule as the approved pharmaceutical version?

When correctly manufactured, recombinant somatropin has the same 191-amino-acid sequence as pituitary-derived and pharmaceutical-grade GH; quality depends entirely on manufacturing and verified third-party testing, which is why independent HPLC and identity data matter.

Why is HGH measured in IU rather than milligrams on some labels?

Growth hormone potency has historically been standardized in International Units based on biological activity assays rather than mass alone, a convention carried over from earlier pituitary-extract preparations, though mg-equivalent figures are also commonly listed.

How much HGH (Somatropin) is in this kit?

10 vials of 10 IU each, so 100 IU in total. The lab testing section above shows what the brand’s tested vial actually contained.

For laboratory research use only. Not for human or veterinary use. Nothing on this page is medical advice.