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