PEG-MGF 2MG

PEG-MGF is the pegylated form of Mechano Growth Factor, a peptide crucial for activating muscle stem cells for tissue repair. This modification dramatically increases its stability and half-life, making it a subject of intense research for its potent effects on muscle recovery and localized hypertrophy.

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SEQUENCE/FORMULA

Sequence: Tyr-Gln-Pro-Pro-Ser-Thr-Asn-Lys-Asn-Thr-Lys-Ser-Gln-Arg-Arg-Lys-Gly-Ser-Thr-Phe-Glu-Glu-Arg-Lys

Molecular Formula: C121H200N42O39

MOLECULAR WEIGHT

2888.2 g/mol

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  • Investigating its role in promoting the proliferation and differentiation of muscle satellite cells (stem cells), which are crucial for muscle repair.
  • Studying its potential to induce localized muscle hypertrophy (growth) and accelerate recovery from muscle injury.
  • Analyzing its therapeutic potential in conditions involving muscle wasting (sarcopenia) and muscular dystrophy.
  • Researching its neuroprotective effects and its potential to aid in the repair of nerve tissue following injury.
  • Exploring how the extended half-life due to PEGylation improves its efficacy compared to standard MGF.
  • Mechano Growth Factor (MGF) is a splice variant of the Insulin-like Growth Factor 1 (IGF-1) gene, specifically expressed in response to mechanical stimuli (like exercise) or tissue damage.
  • It primarily acts by stimulating the division of muscle satellite cells, providing new nuclei for muscle fiber repair and growth, a process distinct from the mature IGF-1Ec isoform.
  • PEGylation is the process of attaching a Polyethylene Glycol (PEG) chain to the MGF peptide. This shields the peptide from rapid enzymatic degradation in the bloodstream.
  • This shielding dramatically increases the peptide's circulating half-life from minutes to several hours, allowing for a more sustained and effective biological action at the site of injury.
  • Goldspink, G. (2005). Mechanical signals, IGF-I gene splicing, and muscle adaptation. Physiology, 20(4), 232-238.
  • Matheny, R. W. Jr., et al. (2010). Mechano-growth factor induces satellite cell proliferation and enhances hypertrophy in overloaded rectus femoris muscles of rats. Tissue and Cell, 42(3), 152-158.
  • Mills, P., et al. (2007). Mechano-growth factor E peptide promotes healing of deep dermal thermal injury in a porcine model. Wound Repair and Regeneration, 15(4), 549-555.
  • Veronese, F. M., & Pasut, G. (2005). PEGylation, successful approach to drug delivery. Drug Discovery Today, 10(21), 1451-1458. (This paper discusses the principles and benefits of PEGylation technology).