IGF-1 DES

IGF-1 DES Peptide – 1mg | ≥98% Purity

Potent IGF-1 Fragment for Muscle Growth, Cellular Regeneration & Localized Tissue Repair

IGF-1 DES (1-3) is a truncated form of Insulin-like Growth Factor 1, consisting of 67 amino acids rather than the full 70. This molecular alteration makes IGF-1 DES up to 10 times more potent in stimulating localized cell growth, particularly in muscle tissue, connective structures, and injury repair models. Unlike IGF-1 LR3, which is long-acting systemically, IGF-1 DES is favored in research for targeted, site-specific anabolic effects.

At Elev8 Labs, our IGF-1 DES comes in a sterile, lyophilized 1mg vial with ≥98% purity—suitable for precision research requiring fast, localized action.

Learn more about IGF-1 and its analogs on Wikipedia to understand the biological role of IGF-1 DES in tissue regeneration and growth.

🔬 What Is IGF-1 DES?

IGF-1 DES (1-3) lacks the first three amino acids of the full-length IGF-1 molecule, making it resistant to IGF binding proteins (IGFBPs) that typically limit bioactivity. This allows IGF-1 DES to exert rapid and concentrated effects directly at the tissue site. It’s most commonly studied in muscle growth, wound repair, stem cell proliferation, and cartilage regeneration.

Because of its short half-life (~20–30 minutes), IGF-1 DES is typically used in research that requires precise, localized application and immediate cellular response.

⚙️ IGF-1 DES Properties

• Peptide Name: IGF-1 DES (1-3)

• CAS Number: 86696-63-3

• Molecular Formula: C319H501N91O96S7

• Molecular Weight: ~7,332 g/mol

• Form: Lyophilized powder

• Content: 1mg per vial

• Purity: ≥98% (HPLC Verified)

• Storage: Store at -20°C until reconstitution

• Reconstitution: Use bacteriostatic water for lab prep

🌟 Research Benefits

• 10x more potent than native IGF-1 in localized cell proliferation

• Promotes rapid tissue and muscle repair

• Supports cartilage, tendon, and joint regeneration models

• Studied for anti-aging and skin regeneration

• Investigated for stem cell growth and tissue remodeling

📌 Product Specifications

• Content: 1mg IGF-1 DES (1-3) per vial

• Purity: ≥98%

• Form: Lyophilized research peptide

• Packaging: Sterile, sealed lab-grade vial

• Shipping:

  • Free U.S. shipping on orders $100+

  • Free international shipping on orders $275+

• Delivery Guarantee: Discreet, tracked shipping worldwide

🔎 Research Applications

• Localized muscle hypertrophy studies

• Connective tissue and joint repair research

• Wound healing and regeneration modeling

• Stem cell stimulation and anti-aging studies

• Cosmetic and dermatological peptide studies

🧬 Why Choose Elev8 Labs?

• ≥98% purity, batch-tested for research accuracy

• Secure, sterile packaging ensures peptide integrity

• Trusted by academic and private research teams

• No fillers or additives—pure IGF-1 DES peptide

• Explore related compounds: IGF-1 LR3, PEG MGF, TB-500

⚠️ For Research Use Only — Not for human or veterinary use. Intended for scientific and laboratory purposes only.