CJC-1295
CJC-1295 is a synthetic analogue of growth hormone-releasing hormone (GHRH) with amino-acid substitutions that extend its plasma half-life. It has been studied for its ability to increase GH and IGF-1 concentrations over several days following a single injection. The DAC version binds albumin, extending the active window to approximately one week.
Raises GH and IGF-1 over hours to days (longer with the DAC version); visible body-composition effects accrue over weeks.
Store the lyophilized powder refrigerated (2 to 8 C), or frozen for long-term storage, protected from light. After reconstitution with bacteriostatic water, keep refrigerated and use within about 4 weeks.
Clinical Evidence
What the literature says
Scientific Overview
A tetrasubstituted 30-amino acid peptide hormone, primarily functioning as a growth hormone-releasing hormone (GHRH) analog.
Pharmacokinetics
- Half-life (t½)
- 6 h
- Approximate plasma half-life
- Routes
- Subcutaneous
t½ 30 min · ~3% remaining at 2.5 h
Citations (6)
- Analysis of growth hormone releasing hormone and its analogs in urine using nano liquid chromatographyPubMed 2026
- Human growth hormone-releasing factor (hGRF)1-29-albumin bioconjugates activate the GRF receptor on the anterior pituitary in rats: identification of CJC-1295 as a long-lasting GRF analogPubMed
- Prolonged stimulation of growth hormone (GH) and insulin-like growth factor I secretion by CJC-1295, a long-acting analog of GH-releasing hormone, in healthy adultsPubMed
- Pulsatile secretion of growth hormone (GH) persists during continuous stimulation by CJC-1295, a long-acting GH-releasing hormone analogPubMed
- Activation of the GH/IGF-1 axis by CJC-1295, a long-acting GHRH analog, results in serum protein profile changes in normal adult subjectsPubMed
- Once-daily administration of CJC-1295, a long-acting growth hormone-releasing hormone (GHRH) analog, normalizes growth hormone secretion in GHRH knockout micePubMed
Last reviewed: 2026-05-09
Research Guide
How users approach this compound
The following reflects patterns observed in research literature and community protocols. This is not medical advice and does not constitute a clinical recommendation.
Typical Dose Range Observed
Research Protocols
Common DosagesNo DAC Protocol
“Usually stacked with 200-300mcg Ipamorelin”
Dosages listed are common research protocols found in peer-reviewed literature and clinical trials. Individual results and requirements may vary significantly in a research context.
Reported Uses
Key Research Benefits
- Sustained GH release
- Improved protein synthesis
- Increased muscle mass
- Faster recovery
Potential Side Effects
Considerations and Cautions
- Theoretical caution in active neoplastic disease
- Limited human safety data outside research context
Labs to monitor
Educational context only, not a testing mandate. Any bloodwork decisions belong with your clinician.
- IGF-1: Primary downstream marker of growth-hormone-axis activity.
- Fasting glucose / HbA1c: GH-axis stimulation can reduce insulin sensitivity over time.
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