Growth Hormone & IGF
IGF-DES
IGF-1 DES is a truncated, fast-acting variant of IGF-1 with elevated binding affinity for the IGF-1 receptor and resistance to IGFBP inhibition.
What it is
IGF-1 DES lacks the three N-terminal amino acids of standard IGF-1, increasing its affinity for the IGF-1 receptor and reducing binding to insulin-like growth factor binding proteins (IGFBPs). This results in rapid local action, and the compound is used in cell biology and muscle physiology research. For research use only. Not for human use.