MGF (1GF-1Ec) (5mg)
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Existing research has found the following:
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Supports Muscle Growth & Regeneration Research – Studied for its potential to stimulate muscle fiber repair and promote anabolic recovery.
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Explores Strength & Performance Pathways – Investigated for enhancing muscular endurance and improving adaptive response to physical stress.
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Evaluates Metabolic & Lipolytic Effects – Examined for its role in regulating energy metabolism and supporting fat reduction in research models.
Description
Skeletal-Muscle Growth and Regeneration
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Mechano Growth Factor (MGF), also known as the IGF-1Ec splice variant, has been examined in pre-clinical models for its role in stimulating muscle stem-cell (satellite cell) activation, aiding the regeneration and repair of skeletal-muscle tissue following mechanical overload or injury.
Strength, Performance, and Endurance Research
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In animal studies, MGF has been linked to enhanced muscle-fiber repair and improved contractile function, allowing researchers to study pathways related to strength development, endurance, and post-exertion recovery.
Metabolic and Fat-Oxidation Models
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Laboratory findings indicate that MGF may influence local metabolic regulation and lipid utilization within muscle tissue, supporting its use in studies of energy balance and body-composition control.
Tissue Repair and Cellular-Regeneration Studies
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MGF has been shown in cellular and in-vivo systems to promote tissue recovery via upregulation of local IGF-1 receptors and activation of downstream anabolic pathways, making it a valuable research tool for wound-healing and regenerative-biology assays.
Skeletal and Connective-Tissue Health
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Experimental models have demonstrated MGF’s involvement in bone-formation and chondrocyte-proliferation pathways, supporting investigation into bone-density maintenance and joint-repair mechanisms.
Injury and Recovery Research
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MGF is frequently studied for its effects on muscle and tendon healing post-trauma or exercise-induced microdamage, enabling examination of localized anabolic signaling and recovery timing.
Localized Growth-Factor Expression
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Distinct from systemic IGF-1 activity, MGF acts as a region-specific growth factor expressed at the site of muscle stress or injury, making it ideal for studying localized repair dynamics and gene-expression modulation.
STORAGE DETAILS
Lyophilized MGF (IGF-1Ec) peptide is stable at room temperature for 90 days; however, it should NOT be stored below freezing for any extended period. After reconstitution, refrigerate at ≤36°F.
Product Specifications
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Appearance: Solid, white powder in 3mL glass ampule
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Chemical Formula: C121H200N42O39
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PubChem CID: (Specify if available)
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CAS Number: 114656-23-2
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Molecular Weight: 2867.2 g/mol
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Synonyms: Mechano Growth Factor, IGF-1Ec, 114656-23-2
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Storage: Store at ≤6°C, sealed, away from heat, light, and moisture.
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Concentration: ≥98%
Research Use Only (RUO). Not for human or animal use. Not for diagnostic, therapeutic, or clinical applications. No claims are made regarding muscle growth, injury recovery, or fat loss in humans. End-user assumes responsibility for determining suitability for specific research protocols.






