Peptide Reference
MGF
Mechano Growth Factor
A splice variant of IGF-1 produced locally in muscle tissue in response to mechanical stress (exercise). The 'local' growth factor for muscle repair.
Status
research
Category
muscle
Typical cost
$60-150/vial (5mg)
Mechanism
Released in response to muscle damage from exercise. Stimulates satellite cell activation and muscle repair. Promotes local tissue regeneration without systemic IGF-1 effects.
Potential benefits
- Enhanced muscle recovery
- Satellite cell activation
- Local tissue repair
- Reduced muscle damage
Reported side effects
- Injection site reactions
- Unknown long-term effects
- Cancer risk (theoretical)
Common dosing references
intramuscular
100-300mcg · Post-workout
4-6 weeks
Research notes
MGF and muscle regeneration
2004
Demonstrated role in satellite cell activation and muscle repair following exercise
Regulatory and sourcing notes
Research chemical only. Not FDA-approved. Banned in sports.
Research peptide. Must be injected into muscle (not subcutaneous). Localized effects only.
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