IGF-1 LR3
Insulin-like Growth Factor 1 (IGF-1)
IGF-1 is a hormone that plays a crucial role in growth, development, and metabolism.
Functions:
Growth and Development:
IGF-1 is a primary mediator of growth hormone (GH). It stimulates cell division, protein synthesis, and bone growth, contributing to linear growth and skeletal maturation.
Metabolic Regulation:
IGF-1 influences glucose metabolism, promoting insulin sensitivity and reducing blood sugar levels. It also affects lipid metabolism, stimulating fat burning and reducing body fat.
Muscle Growth and Repair:
IGF-1 promotes muscle protein synthesis and satellite cell proliferation, leading to muscle growth and repair.
Neurological Function:
IGF-1 supports brain development, plasticity, and cognitive function.
Cardiovascular Health:
IGF-1 has beneficial effects on heart function, reducing inflammation and improving vascular function.
Production and Regulation:
IGF-1 is primarily produced in the liver under the influence of GH. Other tissues, such as muscle, bone, and brain, also produce smaller amounts of IGF-1.
Levels and Health Conditions:
High IGF-1 levels:
Associated with growth disorders (e.g., gigantism), acromegaly, and certain cancers.
Low IGF-1 levels:
Linked to growth hormone deficiency, dwarfism, aging, and certain metabolic disorders.
Medical Uses:
IGF-1 therapy may be used to treat growth hormone deficiency, dwarfism, and muscle wasting conditions. However, its use is restricted due to potential side effects and the risk of abuse in sports.
Conclusion:
IGF-1 is a vital hormone that regulates growth, metabolism, and other bodily functions. It plays a crucial role in development, maintaining muscle mass, and protecting against certain health conditions. Understanding IGF-1 is important for understanding various physiological processes and potential therapeutic
Description – IGF-1 LR3
Insulin Like Growth Factor (IGF)-1 LR3 is an 83 amino acid residue analogue of native IGF-1, which has been documented as an agent for inducing hyperplasia and stimulating cellular proliferation1. By modifying the original IGF-1 polypeptide – a 70 amino acid residue sequence – with a 13 amino acid b-terminus extension and a substitution of Arg for Glu at position 3 (hence the synonym Long Arg3)2, IGF-1 LR3 introduces enhancements to IGF-1’s biological activity while improving its structural stability, and therefore, residence time, in vivo. Animal studies have demonstrated the ability of IGF-1 LR3 to bind directly to natural IGF receptors and stimulate new tissue formation while inhibiting apoptosis (programmed cell death) in existing tissues3. Especially at muscle cell sites, IGF-1 species are noted to enhance amino acid recruitment, augment the synthesis of new proteins while minimizing the digestion of intracellular protein as a fuel source. Instead, fat deposits are used as energy sources while IGF-1 species are biochemically active4.
Product Comparison
IGF-1 is a key factor in mediating the growth-promoting effects of growth hormone (GH) 5. This particular IGF-1 species was developed in order to avoid interaction with IGFBPs (Insulin Like Growth Factor Binding Proteins), which are known to hinder the activity of native IGF-1 over time6. By avoiding this interplay, IGF-1 LR3 is capable of achieving a very long half-life, which leads to its utility as a long-acting, extremely active facilitator of GH-stimulated anabolic activity.
Compared to IGF-1 DES, IGF-1 LR3 is considered to be less active as a stimulant of acute hyperplasia. This said, IGF-1 LR3 with its sustained in vivo activity is able to induce hypertrophic activity over long periods of time, whereas native IGF-1 and IGF-1 DES lack this functionality7.
IGF-1 LR3 and IGF-1 DES have both been demonstrated as more active biological agents relative to native IGF-1 when it comes to stimulating new cell growth in animal trials.
Studies investigating the effects of concurrent IGF-1 species and GH (or GH secretagogue) administration have identified their synergy5 in promoting the development of lean body mass and reduction of fat stores in test subjects.
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Synonyms:
Insulin Like Growth Factor-1 LR3; IGF-1 Long R3; IGF-1 Long Arg3;
Somatomedin C analogue; Itropin
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