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MGF
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Overview
Mechano Growth Factor (MGF) is a splice variant of insulin-like growth factor 1 (IGF-1) produced locally in muscle tissue in response to mechanical stress and damage. It acts as a local tissue repair factor that specifically activates satellite cells — muscle stem cells that fuse with damaged fibers to promote regeneration.
Primary Uses
muscle growth
healing
muscle repair
injury recovery
enhanced regeneration
anti-aging
sarcopenia research
neuroprotection
Muscle hypertrophy research
Mechanical load adaptation
Satellite cell activation
Injury-induced repair
Skeletal muscle remodeling
Periodontal regeneration
Protocol Reference
Dose
100–200 mcg per injection (local)
Frequency
Variable
Half-life
Mechanosensitive Splice Variant Of IGF-1 Produced By Muscle In Response To Mechanical Loading. Exhibits Local Paracrine Effects On Satellite Cells.
Route
Subcutaneous
Research References· 21
Research Models
HumanRatrodents
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