BMS-604992 (EX-1314) dihydrochloride is a selective and orally active small-molecule agonist of the growth hormone secretagogue receptor (GHSR). It exhibits high-affinity binding (k i = 2.3 nM) and potent functional activity (EC 50 = 0.4 nM). Furthermore, BMS-604992 dihydrochloride has been shown to stimulate food intake in rodents.