LYOPHILIZED PEPTIDE

IGF-1 LR3

Long-Arg³ analogue of insulin-like growth factor 1.

Format

Lyophilized powder, single-use vial

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STRUCTURAL DESCRIPTION

IGF-1 LR3 is a recombinant analogue of IGF-1 with an N-terminal extension and Arg³ substitution, engineered for reduced binding to IGFBP carrier proteins. Used in cell-culture and preclinical IGF-axis research.

MECHANISM IN RESEARCH CONTEXT

Engages the IGF-1 receptor with prolonged free-fraction availability in assays; widely used as a reference IGF-axis tool compound.

RELEVANT LITERATURE

Selected references

Provided for research context only. Inclusion does not imply any claim about the product or its use.

Long R3 insulin-like growth factor-I (IGF-I) infusion stimulates organ growth but reduces plasma IGF-I, IGF-II and IGF binding protein concentrations in the guinea pig
Conlon et al., J Endocrinol, 1995

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