CJC-1295 No DAC
aka Mod GRF 1-29 · Sermorelin analog
CJC-1295 No DAC in brief
CJC-1295 No DAC (Mod GRF 1-29) is a modified growth hormone releasing hormone (GHRH) analog with enhanced receptor affinity but short half-life. Amino Axiom rates its evidence base limited. Its reported half-life is ~30 minutes. It is filed under Growth Hormone in the Amino Axiom compound index. This summary reflects published research and is not medical advice.
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Overview
CJC-1295 without DAC (also known as Mod GRF 1-29) is a 29-amino acid analog of growth hormone releasing hormone. The modifications (Tyr substituted for His, D-Ala, Gln, Ala, and Nle at positions 1, 2, 8, 15, and 27) enhance receptor binding affinity but result in a short half-life (~30 minutes) due to rapid enzymatic degradation.
PubMed results: 0 · Human studies: 0 · Animal studies: 0
Dosing Ranges
Ranges reflect protocols studied in published research and animal-model extrapolation. Presented for research purposes only, not a recommendation or instruction for human use.
Based on limited human pharmacokinetic data
- Subcutaneous Injection — standard range 100-200 mcg, 1-3 times daily. Short half-life requires multiple daily dosing
Half-Life
~30 minutes (moderate confidence)
Observed Benefits
- Pulsatile growth hormone release (Limited): CJC-1295 without DAC (Mod GRF 1-29) is researched as a short-acting GHRH analog that stimulates pituitary GH release with a ~30-minute half-life, more aligned with physiologic pulse timing than long-acting DAC forms
- Enhanced GHRH receptor affinity via sequence modifications (Strong preclinical): Amino acid substitutions (including D-Ala and related modifications at key positions) were designed to improve receptor binding affinity relative to native GHRH 1-29 while remaining subject to rapid enzymatic degradation
- Synergy research with GH secretagogues (Limited): Research and experimental protocols often study short-acting GHRH analogs alongside ghrelin-receptor agonists because the pathways can act cooperatively on GH release
Side Effects
- Flushing or transient warmth — Mild, Anecdotal. Anecdotal reports around short-acting GHRH analogs include transient flushing; published formal safety datasets for Mod GRF 1-29 remain limited
- Injection site reactions — Mild, Anecdotal. Local injection-site reactions are reported anecdotally with subcutaneous peptide research use
Contraindications
- Active malignancy (Theoretical / Preclinical): Stimulation of the GH/IGF-1 axis raises theoretical concern in active cancer research contexts
- Uncontrolled diabetes or significant hyperglycemia risk (Theoretical / Preclinical): GH-axis stimulation can affect glucose handling; research literature commonly flags metabolic caution when studying GHRH analogs
Storage
Lyophilized (powder): Refrigerated (2-8°C), Up to 24 months. Light sensitive: yes, store dark
Reconstituted (solution): Refrigerated (2-8°C), 4-6 weeks. Solvent: Bacteriostatic water
Related Reading
- Somatostatin: The Growth Hormone Brake, SST Receptor Subtypes, and Why GH Secretagogue Research Always Mentions ItFundamentals · 8 min read
- Sermorelin: The Original GHRH Analog and Its Clinical LegacyCompound Deep Dive · 7 min read
- CJC-1295 with DAC: Albumin Binding and the Long-Acting GHRH AnalogCompound Deep Dive · 8 min read
- GHRH Analogs vs Ghrelin Mimetics: Two Pathways, Two MechanismsCompound Deep Dive · 9 min read