Sequence: 83 Amino Acids (Modified)
Format: Receptor Tyrosine Kinase Ligand Analogue
Chemical Description
IGF-1 LR3 is a high-grade synthetic peptide analogue of native Insulin-Like Growth Factor-1. Its structure is modified by the substitution of Arginine for Glutamic acid at position 3 and an additional thirteen N-terminal residues. This engineering significantly alters its pharmacological profile by conferring a drastically reduced binding capacity to the six known Insulin-Like Growth Factor Binding Proteins (IGFBPs). This reduction results in a higher proportion of free, unbound ligand available for sustained activation of the IGF-1 Receptor (IGF-1R), a pivotal receptor tyrosine kinase, allowing for precise studies of prolonged signal transduction in vitro.
Research Applications
This compound is strictly for laboratory research use in the study of:
- Receptor Tyrosine Kinase Signaling: Investigation of sustained activation and downstream effects of the IGF-1R on cellular proliferation and differentiation markers.
- PI3K/Akt/mTOR Cascade: Analysis of the highly conserved signaling pathway linking nutrient sensing to cellular maintenance and metabolic substrate utilization in cultured cells.
- Extracellular Matrix Protein Expression: Research into the effects of prolonged IGF-1 signaling on connective tissue fibroblast activity and protein turnover, independent of IGFBP regulation.
Technical Specifications
- Molecular Weight: 9200 g/mol
- Purity: >98% (determined by HPLC/MS)
- Format: Lyophilized Recombinant Peptide
- Appearance: Lyophilized White Powder
Presentation & Handling
- Form: Supplied as lyophilized peptide in sterile vial.
- Reconstitution: Use bacteriostatic water or 2% procaine; swirl gently (do not shake vigorously).
- Storage: Store at –20 °C, protected from light and moisture. After reconstitution, use according to research protocols and handle under sterile conditions.
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