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Specimen Atlas of Research Peptides81 plates · MIT
Side-by-side · Research reference

BronchogenvsHexarelin

Side-by-side comparison across mechanism, dosage, evidence, side effects, administration, and stack synergies. Citations on every claim where available.

AAnimal-StrongHUMAN-REVIEWED16/35 cited
BPhase 1HUMAN-REVIEWED19/45 cited
Bronchogen
Tetrapeptide Bioregulator · Khavinson-School
0.05 ng/mLEffective concentrationZakutskiĭ 2006
60 daysCOPD model durationTitova 2017
30 daysTreatment courseKuzubova 2015
Research models: tissue culture / parenteral
Hexarelin
Hexapeptide GHRP · Cardio-tropic
100–200 mcgPer doseSmith 1996
Phase 1Evidence levelGhigo 1997
~70 minHalf-lifeSemenistaya 2010
SQ · Multiple sites · 1–3×/day

01Mechanism of Action

Parameter
Bronchogen
Hexarelin
Primary target
Bronchial epithelial cellsKuzubova 2015
Ghrelin receptor (GHS-R1a) + cardiac CD36Smith 1996Ghigo 1997
Pathway
Tissue-specific bioregulation → epithelial cell differentiation → ciliated cell restoration
GHS-R1a → Gαq → Ca²⁺ → GH release. CD36 engagement → direct cardio-tropic actionGhigo 1997
Downstream effect
Reversal of goblet cell hyperplasia, squamous metaplasia elimination, restoration of ciliated epithelium, normalized secretory IgA and surfactant protein B productionKuzubova 2015Titova 2017
Strong GH pulse + IGF-1 elevation; cardio-protective effects in animal MI modelsGhigo 1997
Feedback intact?
Yes initially; tachyphylaxis with chronic useGhigo 1997
Origin
Synthetic tetrapeptide (Ala-Glu-Asp-Leu) from Khavinson bioregulator framework
Synthetic hexapeptide His-D-2-Methyl-Trp-Ala-Trp-D-Phe-Lys-NH₂Smith 1996
Antibody development

02Dosage Protocols

Parameter
Bronchogen
Hexarelin
Effective concentration (culture)
0.05 ng/mLZakutskiĭ 2006
Demonstrated in organotypic tissue culture of bronchial explants.
Treatment duration (animal)
1 month (30 days)Kuzubova 2015Titova 2017
Course duration in rat COPD models.
Evidence basis
Animal models (rat) / organotypic cultureTitova 2017Kuzubova 2015Zakutskiĭ 2006
No human clinical trials reported in available literature.
Phase 1 / Phase 2 trialsSmith 1996Ghigo 1997
Model system
NO₂-induced COPD (60-day intermittent exposure)Titova 2017
Tissue specificity
Selective for bronchopulmonary tissue
Part of Khavinson organ-specific bioregulator series.
Standard dose
100–200 mcg per injectionSmith 1996
Frequency
1–2× per day max (tachyphylaxis with chronic 3× daily)
Lower / starter dose
50 mcg per dose
Duration
4–8 weeks on / 4–8 weeks off (tachyphylaxis mitigation)
Reconstitution
Bacteriostatic water
Timing
Pre-sleep + fasted preferred
Half-life

04Side Effects & Safety

Parameter
Bronchogen
Hexarelin
Animal safety profile
No adverse effects reported in published rat studies
Limited safety data; only animal models available.
Human data
Absent — no clinical trials in humans reported
Long-term effects
Unknown — maximum study duration 30 days in animals
Cortisol elevation
Modest at high dosesGhigo 1997
Prolactin elevation
Modest at high dosesGhigo 1997
Hunger
Strong appetite increase via ghrelin agonism
Tachyphylaxis
Receptor desensitisation with chronic dosingGhigo 1997
Cardiac effects
Direct cardio-tropic; potential benefit in MI but unstudied in humansGhigo 1997
IGF-1 elevation
Strong; monitor with chronic high-dose use
Cancer risk
Contraindicated in active malignancy (GH/IGF-1 axis)
Pregnancy / OB
Avoid
Absolute Contraindications
Bronchogen
Hexarelin
  • ·Active malignancy
  • ·Pregnancy / breastfeeding
  • ·Disrupted hypothalamic-pituitary axis
Relative Contraindications
Bronchogen
Hexarelin
  • ·Untreated diabetes
  • ·Severe hyperprolactinemia

05Administration Protocol

Parameter
Bronchogen
Hexarelin
1. Research context only
Bronchogen has been studied exclusively in animal models and organotypic tissue culture. No approved formulation or human administration protocol exists.
Add 2 mL bacteriostatic water to 5 mg vial → 2.5 mg/mL = 250 mcg per 0.1 mL.
2. Animal model protocol
In rat COPD models, tetrapeptide administered for 30-day course following 60-day NO₂ exposure. Route and exact dosing not specified in abstracts.Titova 2017Kuzubova 2015
SQ — abdomen or thigh. Rotate sites.
3. Organotypic culture
Bronchial tissue explants from young (3-week) and aged (18-month) rats cultured in medium containing 0.05 ng/mL bronchogen, demonstrating tissue-specific stimulation.Zakutskiĭ 2006
Pre-sleep + fasted preferred. Cycle on/off to avoid tachyphylaxis.
4. Khavinson bioregulator tradition
Part of Russian peptide bioregulator framework emphasizing tissue-specific low-dose effects. Typically administered parenterally in related peptides from this series.
Lyophilised: room temp, light-protected. Reconstituted: refrigerate ≤30 days.
5. Needle
29–31G, 4–8 mm insulin syringe.

06Stack Synergy

Bronchogen
— no documented stacks
Hexarelin
+ CJC-1295 (no DAC)
Strong
View CJC-1295 (no DAC)

Hexarelin (GHRP) + CJC-1295-no-DAC (GHRH analogue) is the higher-amplitude variant of the standard GHRH+GHRP stack. Hexarelin produces a stronger pulse than ipamorelin but with cortisol + prolactin signal — choose this stack for maximum GH amplitude when side-effect tolerance is acceptable. Cycle aggressively.

Hexarelin
100 mcg SQ · pre-sleep
CJC-1295 (no DAC)
100 mcg SQ · same injection
Primary benefit
Maximum GH pulse amplitude (with side-effect signal)