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PerformanceMedium Risk

MGF

Also known as: Mechano Growth Factor, IGF-1Ec

Half-life:
Minutes (rapidly degraded; PEG-MGF for extended action)

Administration Routes

intramuscular injection
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Mechanism of Action

Splice variant of IGF-1; acts locally at site of muscle damage to activate satellite cells (muscle stem cells) for repair and hypertrophy

A splice variant of IGF-1 produced in response to mechanical stress. Activates muscle satellite cells locally for repair and growth at the site of damage.

Primary Research Areas

  • muscle repair
  • satellite cell activation
  • local muscle growth

Risk Profile

Medium Risk

Moderate risk profile in research contexts. Consult a healthcare professional before use.

Regulatory Status

Research OnlyNot Evaluated by FDA

Non-PEGylated IGF-1 splice variant (Mechano Growth Factor). No FDA approval. WADA prohibited. Not on any FDA list. Research chemical only.

Regulatory status reflects publicly available information and may change. This is not legal or medical advice.

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