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What the researchers found
22 metabolites of ibutamoren were identified, detectable for up to 96 hours.
Why it matters
Understanding how ibutamoren metabolizes helps improve doping control in competitive sports. This knowledge can help ensure fair competition by identifying illegal substance use.
How the study worked
The study used liquid chromatography and high-resolution mass spectrometry to analyze ibutamoren and its metabolites in thoroughbred horses after oral administration.
What this study cannot tell us
The study is limited to thoroughbred horses, and results may not directly apply to other species or humans.
Read the original research
Characterization of growth hormone secretagogue small molecule ibutamoren (MK-0677) and its possible metabolites in thoroughbred horses for doping control.
Rapid communications in mass spectrometry : RCM, 36(18), e9337
Citation
Philip, Moses; Karakka Kal, Abdul Khader; Subhahar, Michael Benedict; Karatt, Tajudheen K; Mathew, Binoy; Koshy, Shino Ann. (2022). Characterization of growth hormone secretagogue small molecule ibutamoren (MK-0677) and its possible metabolites in thoroughbred horses for doping control.. Rapid communications in mass spectrometry : RCM, 36(18), e9337. https://doi.org/10.1002/rcm.9337