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| Attribute |  |
|---|---|
| Category | Growth Hormone Axis |
| Evidence grade | A Human trial evidence |
| Regulatory status | FDA-approved |
| Human amounts | FDA labelDosing reference Study durations |
| Format | Lyophilized vial |
| Type | Single compound |
| Molecular formula | C221H366N72O67S |
| Molecular weight | 5,136 g/mol |
| CAS number | Not listed |
| Sequence | Not listed |
| References | 8 |
| Summary | Tesamorelin is a synthetic analog of human growth hormone-releasing factor that is FDA-approved for reducing excess abdominal fat in HIV-infected adults with lipodystrophy. It has been studied in randomized placebo-controlled trials, mainly in people with HIV. This entry summarizes the label and published trials for research information only. |