IGF-1LR3 1mg
$150.00
IGF-1 LR3 (Long R3 Insulin-like Growth Factor 1) is a synthetic 83-amino-acid peptide engineered to prevent binding proteins from neutralizing it. This modification drastically extends its half-life to 20–30 hours compared to the 20-minute half-life of native IGF-1. It is primarily studied for its role in promoting significant muscle growth.
Key Mechanisms and Effects
- Hyperplasia: Unlike most compounds that enlarge existing muscle cells (hypertrophy), IGF-1 LR3 is believed to stimulate satellite cells to form entirely new muscle fibers, known as hyperplasia.
- Nutrient Partitioning: It mimics insulin, driving glucose and amino acids directly into muscle cells while encouraging the breakdown of adipose tissue for energy.
- Actionable Research: Because of its enhanced structural stability, it is heavily utilized in cell culture supplementation and developmental biology research