What is IGF-1 used for in research?

IGF-1 is supplied strictly as a research reference material for qualified in vitro and analytical laboratory workflows. It is not intended for human or veterinary use, diagnosis, or therapeutic application.

How is IGF-1 purity verified?

Batches are accompanied by specification documentation and Certificate of Analysis (COA) data where available. Review the product page and request COA details before incorporating material into regulated studies.

How should IGF-1 be stored?

Store lyophilized material according to the label and COA. After reconstitution, follow your institutional SOP for temperature, light exposure, and working-solution stability.

Who can purchase IGF-1 from Science Based Peptides?

Catalog items are sold to qualified researchers and laboratories for research use only. Buyers must confirm age and research-use eligibility before checkout.

Does Science Based Peptides ship IGF-1 in the USA?

Yes — we fulfill research peptide orders to qualified customers in the United States subject to product availability and our shipping policies listed at checkout.

IGF-1 research peptide - Science Based Peptides

For laboratory research use only. Not for human consumption.

Research Compounds

IGF-1 Peptide For Sale

Name: IGF-1
Brand: Science Based Peptides
SKU: igf-1
Price: 49.99 USD
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A recombinant peptide utilized in controlled laboratory research applications.

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What is IGF-1?

IGF-1 (IGF-1) is offered as a research reference material for qualified analytical and in vitro laboratory workflows. This compound is produced under controlled conditions to ensure consistency and analytical reliability. Intended strictly for laboratory research use only. Not for human consumption.

How it Works

In research settings, IGF-1 is used to probe defined biological pathways under controlled laboratory conditions. Mechanistic studies typically combine receptor or cell-based assays with analytical verification of peptide identity and integrity.

Purity & Testing

99% minimum purity (per specification / COA for the active batch). Each lot is tied to batch documentation so researchers can align material received with COA and specification records before use in regulated workflows. Request a COA from this page if you need documentation prior to purchase.

Storage & Handling

Store lyophilized material per label and COA. Maintain appropriate cold-chain handling where required.

Research Overview

A recombinant peptide utilized in controlled laboratory research applications.

Specifications

Compound	IGF-1
Presentation	10mg
Purity	99%
Catalog reference period	56 days

Sources & References

Peer-reviewed research

Biochemical Journal

Long-Arg(3)-IGF-I: a new analog of human IGF-I

1993 · DOI: 10.1042/bj2910781 · PMID: 8489609

Tomas FM, Knowles SE, Owens PC, et al.

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Cytokine & Growth Factor Reviews

Insulin-like growth factor binding proteins: structure, function and clinical relevance

2002 · DOI: 10.1016/s1359-6101(02)00043-8 · PMID: 12424050

Adams TE, Epa VC, Garrett TPJ, Ward CW

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Endocrine Reviews

The role of IGF-1 in skeletal muscle hypertrophy

2010 · DOI: 10.1210/er.2008-0028 · PMID: 19773457

Velloso CP

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The Journal of clinical endocrinology and metabolism

IGF-I: panacea or poison?

2010 · DOI: 10.1210/jc.2010-1737 · PMID: 20926541

LeRoith D

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Pediatric endocrinology reviews : PER

Standardization of Growth Hormone and Insulin-like Growth Factor-I Measurements

2017 · DOI: 10.17458/per.vol14.2017.k.standardizationgrowth · PMID: 28516748

Katsumata N

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Journal of translational medicine

Human conditions of insulin-like growth factor-I (IGF-I) deficiency

2012 · DOI: 10.1186/1479-5876-10-224 · PMID: 23148873

Puche JE, Castilla-Cortázar I

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Advances in experimental medicine and biology

Hormones and Muscle Atrophy

2018 · DOI: 10.1007/978-981-13-1435-3_9 · PMID: 30390253

Martín AI, Priego T, López-Calderón A

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Growth hormone & IGF research : official journal of the Growth Hormone Research Society and the International IGF Research Society

Optimizing IGF-I for skeletal muscle therapeutics

2014 · DOI: 10.1016/j.ghir.2014.06.003 · PMID: 25002025

Philippou A, Barton ER

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Frontiers in bioscience (Elite edition)

The effect of exercise on IGF-I on muscle fibers and satellite cells

2012 · DOI: 10.2741/e372 · PMID: 22201867

Shefer G, Benayahu D

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American journal of physiology. Endocrinology and metabolism

Role of IGF-I in follistatin-induced skeletal muscle hypertrophy

2015 · DOI: 10.1152/ajpendo.00098.2015 · PMID: 26219865

Barbé C, Kalista S, Loumaye A, et al.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is IGF-1 used for in research?: IGF-1 is supplied strictly as a research reference material for qualified in vitro and analytical laboratory workflows. It is not intended for human or veterinary use, diagnosis, or therapeutic application.
How is IGF-1 purity verified?: Batches are accompanied by specification documentation and Certificate of Analysis (COA) data where available. Review the product page and request COA details before incorporating material into regulated studies.
How should IGF-1 be stored?: Store lyophilized material according to the label and COA. After reconstitution, follow your institutional SOP for temperature, light exposure, and working-solution stability.
Who can purchase IGF-1 from Science Based Peptides?: Catalog items are sold to qualified researchers and laboratories for research use only. Buyers must confirm age and research-use eligibility before checkout.
Does Science Based Peptides ship IGF-1 in the USA?: Yes — we fulfill research peptide orders to qualified customers in the United States subject to product availability and our shipping policies listed at checkout.