Overview
Binds to IGF-1 receptors on muscle satellite cells, triggering proliferation and differentiation.
Proposed mechanism
PEGylated analog of Mechano Growth Factor (IGF-1 splice variant) that activates muscle satellite cells and promotes proliferation of myoblasts.
What the evidence supports
Evidence rests primarily on self-reported experience. Controlled studies are lacking.
Graded Anecdotal
Case reports, clinician notes, and user-reported outcomes. Recorded for completeness and labelled plainly so it is never mistaken for data.
Key citations
Representative primary sources, including results that did not favour the compound.
- [1]
MGF and satellite cells
· DOI:10.1113/jphysiol.2006.107037 · 2006
- [2]
PEG-MGF in muscle repair
· DOI:10.1152/japplphysiol.00086.2010 · 2010
- [3]
MGF and satellite cells (2006)
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- [4]
PEG-MGF in muscle repair (2010)
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Citation records in this build are illustrative placeholders for the design.
Reference information for research purposes. Not medical advice, and not a recommendation to use any compound. Many entries describe substances that are not approved for human use.