MGF

Research

Mechano Growth Factor (IGF-1Ec)

Category: Growth Hormone
Aliases: IGF-1Ec, IGF-1 splice variant
Administration: Subcutaneous/intramuscular injection near target muscle (research)

Documented benefits

Tier 1 · Peer-reviewed / regulatory

Benefit categories

Growth Hormone

MGF's defining research application — a localized splice variant of IGF-1 rather than a systemic growth hormone signal.

Muscle growth

Activates dormant muscle stem cells specifically at the site of mechanical damage, distinct from systemic growth hormone peptides.

Muscle recovery

Triggers local muscle protein synthesis right at the site of exertion, independent of the broader growth hormone/IGF-1 system.