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IGF-1 DES (Insulin-Like Growth Factor 1, des-(1-3)) is a truncated analogue of IGF-1 lacking the first three amino acids at the N-terminus. It has substantially higher tissue affinity than full-length IGF-1 because it does not bind IGF-binding proteins (IGFBPs) as tightly, making it a preferred research tool for studying tissue-selective growth factor signalling.
Studied in muscle-cell hypertrophy assays, IGF-1 receptor binding studies, and satellite-cell activation research. Its reduced IGFBP binding makes it valuable in models where full-length IGF-1’s binding-protein sequestration would confound results.
Same-day dispatch, cold-chain packaged, 24–48h delivery to all Irish counties. Research use only under the HPRA framework.
IGF-1 DES isn’t authorised as a medicine by the HPRA. It’s legal to buy, hold and use as a research chemical for in-vitro laboratory work, and that’s the only use we supply it for. If you want the full regulatory picture, see our Irish researcher’s guide to peptide legality.
Every vial ships with an HPLC purity trace (≥99%), mass-spec identity confirmation, and endotoxin/heavy-metal screening on the batch. The full per-batch Certificate of Analysis is available on request from research@peptideslabuk.com. Our quality system is ISO 9001 certified and third-party testing runs through a UKAS-accredited lab.
Standard protocol: let the IGF-1 DES vial and your bacteriostatic water come to room temperature, wipe both stoppers with a 70% isopropyl swab, then inject the water slowly down the side wall of the peptide vial. Don’t stream directly onto the powder cake. Swirl gently, don’t shake, and give it five to ten minutes to fully dissolve. Label the vial with compound, concentration and reconstitution date, store at 2–8°C between assays.
same-day shipping on orders placed before 2pm on a working day. Delivery is 24–48 hours to any Irish county via An Post Express or DPD. Cold chain is preserved with insulated wrap plus gel pack. No customs step, no border delays , because it never leaves Ireland.
In the Irish research space IGF-1 DES tends to appear in muscle-cell hypertrophy and satellite-cell activation research. It’s often paired with IGF-1 or CJC-1295 when researchers are studying combined mechanisms rather than the compound alone.
Lyophilised IGF-1 DES is stable at ≤-20°C long-term. Once reconstituted, keep it refrigerated at 2–8°C and use within the working shelf life described on the CoA. Freeze/thaw cycles degrade peptides, so aliquot the reconstituted solution if you plan to run assays over several weeks.




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