PEG-MGF: a research overview

PEG-MGF is a pegylated research peptide related to the IGF-1 family. This overview covers what it is and how it is handled, with no therapeutic or dosing claims.

What it is

MGF (mechano growth factor) is a splice variant of insulin-like growth factor 1. PEG-MGF is MGF with a polyethylene-glycol (PEG) group attached — pegylation that is intended to improve stability for research use.

Why it is studied

PEG-MGF appears in preclinical and in-vitro tissue and cell research. The findings belong to those studies; this page makes no claim about human effects.

Handling notes

• Supplied lyophilised; reconstitute gently.
• Keep the dry solid sealed, cold and dark.
• Refrigerate after reconstitution and aliquot for repeated use.

For in-vitro research use only. Not for human or veterinary use.