IGF-1 LR3Long R3 IGF-1

Identity

A synthetic analogue of insulin like growth factor 1. Compared with native IGF-1 (70 amino acids), it carries an arginine in place of glutamic acid at position 3 and a 13 amino acid extension at the N terminus, giving 83 amino acids in total.

Structure

Molecular formula C400H625N111O115S9, molar mass approximately 9111 g/mol. CAS 946870-92-4.

Regulatory status

Not authorised as a medicinal product in the EU or the US.

Handling

White lyophilised powder. Store at 2 to 8 °C (refrigerated), protected from light. Supplied with bacteriostatic water.