MGF — mechano growth factor — is an IGF-1 splice-variant peptide studied in muscle-cell and tissue-signaling research. This overview covers its identity, research background, and how to source a documented reference standard.
What is MGF?
MGF (mechano growth factor) is a peptide derived from an alternative splice variant of the IGF-1 gene. It is used as a reference compound in cell-signaling and tissue-research models and is supplied as a lyophilized powder reconstituted with a laboratory diluent before use. A PEGylated variant (PEG-MGF) is also studied for its extended stability in research settings.
Research background
MGF appears in the cell-biology literature in the context of IGF-1 signaling and myogenic research models, where investigators characterize its identity, purity, and in-vitro behavior. Peptide Technologies supplies MGF for that research context only and makes no claims about outcomes in humans or animals.
Purity and verification
Every MGF batch is analyzed at an independent accredited US laboratory and ships with a batch-specific Certificate of Analysis documenting identity and HPLC purity, QR-linked to the vial.
Sourcing MGF for research
See MGF/IGF-1EC 5mg for the current certificate, or the PEGylated variant PEG-MGF 2mg. Browse the research peptides category or read our verified peptides documentation standards.
FAQ
What is MGF?
MGF (mechano growth factor) is an IGF-1 splice-variant peptide studied in muscle-cell and tissue-signaling research. Supplied for laboratory research use only — not for use in humans or animals.
What is the difference between MGF and PEG-MGF?
PEG-MGF is a PEGylated variant studied for extended stability in research settings. Both are supplied as COA-verified reference materials — see MGF/IGF-1EC and PEG-MGF.
Where can I buy MGF for research?
You can buy COA-verified MGF online from Peptide Technologies at peptidetech.is — see the product page. Supplied for laboratory research use only.
References
- PubChem: https://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/#query=mechano%20growth%20factor
- PubMed (research literature): https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/?term=mechano+growth+factor
All products referenced are supplied strictly as reference materials for laboratory research use only. Not for use in humans or animals.