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GH, IGF & muscle-growth signaling

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Growth-hormone and IGF pathways, plus distinct muscle-growth signals such as myostatin/activin. These are not one shared mechanism.

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Research compound

ACE-031

Primary: GH, IGF & muscle-growth signaling

An experimental protein designed to intercept signals that normally limit muscle growth.

An experimental protein designed to intercept signals that normally limit muscle growth.

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Research compound

AOD-9604

Primary: Other metabolic, cellular & ageing research · Related: GH, IGF & muscle-growth signaling

Modified growth-hormone fragment research

A research peptide developed from part of growth hormone and investigated in obesity research.

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Research compound

CJC-1295

Primary: GH, IGF & muscle-growth signaling

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A long-acting research compound studied for changes in growth-related hormones.

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Blend / combination

CJC-1295 & GHRP-2 Blend

Primary: Blends & stacks · Ingredient topic: GH, IGF & muscle-growth signaling

A combination overview for CJC-1295 & GHRP-2 Blend.

A combination overview for CJC-1295 & GHRP-2 Blend.

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CJC-1295 & GHRP-6 Blend

Primary: Blends & stacks · Ingredient topic: GH, IGF & muscle-growth signaling

A combination overview for CJC-1295 & GHRP-6 Blend.

A combination overview for CJC-1295 & GHRP-6 Blend.

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CJC-1295 & Ipamorelin Blend

Primary: Blends & stacks · Ingredient topic: GH, IGF & muscle-growth signaling

A combination overview for CJC-1295 & Ipamorelin Blend.

A combination overview for CJC-1295 & Ipamorelin Blend.

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Research compound

Follistatin-344

Primary: GH, IGF & muscle-growth signaling

A follistatin-related research label often discussed in connection with muscle-growth signaling.

A follistatin-related research label often discussed in connection with muscle-growth signaling.

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Research compound

Fragment 176-191

Primary: Other metabolic, cellular & ageing research · Related: GH, IGF & muscle-growth signaling

A growth-hormone fragment name used in research; it should not be treated as identical to every modified fragment product.

A growth-hormone fragment name used in research; it should not be treated as identical to every modified fragment product.

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Blend / combination

Fragment 176-191 & CJC-1295 & Ipamorelin Blend

Primary: Blends & stacks · Ingredient topic: GH, IGF & muscle-growth signaling · Ingredient topic: Other metabolic, cellular & ageing research

A combination overview for Fragment 176-191 & CJC-1295 & Ipamorelin Blend.

A combination overview for Fragment 176-191 & CJC-1295 & Ipamorelin Blend.

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Blend / combination

Fragment 176-191 / Mod GRF 1-29 / ipamorelin blend

Primary: Blends & stacks · Ingredient topic: GH, IGF & muscle-growth signaling · Ingredient topic: Other metabolic, cellular & ageing research

A combination overview for Fragment 176-191 / Mod GRF 1-29 / ipamorelin blend.

A combination overview for Fragment 176-191 / Mod GRF 1-29 / ipamorelin blend.

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Research compound

GHRP-2

Primary: GH, IGF & muscle-growth signaling

A growth-hormone-releasing peptide investigated in endocrine and tissue-repair research.

A growth-hormone-releasing peptide investigated in endocrine and tissue-repair research.

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Research compound

GHRP-6

Primary: GH, IGF & muscle-growth signaling

A growth-hormone-releasing peptide also investigated in experimental injury models.

A growth-hormone-releasing peptide also investigated in experimental injury models.

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Research compound

Hexarelin

Primary: GH, IGF & muscle-growth signaling

A growth-hormone secretagogue studied in experimental tissue-injury settings.

A growth-hormone secretagogue studied in experimental tissue-injury settings.

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Research compound

IGF-1 LR3

Primary: GH, IGF & muscle-growth signaling

A modified IGF-1 research analogue whose actions cannot be assumed identical to standard IGF-1 products.

A modified IGF-1 research analogue whose actions cannot be assumed identical to standard IGF-1 products.

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Research compound

Ipamorelin

Primary: GH, IGF & muscle-growth signaling

Ghrelin-receptor agonist

A research compound that acts on a hormone receptor. A human study examined bowel recovery after surgery, a different question from athletic recovery.

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Research compound

MGF

Primary: GH, IGF & muscle-growth signaling

Mechano-growth-factor research includes a short fragment associated with an IGF-1 gene-splicing variant.

Mechano-growth-factor research includes a short fragment associated with an IGF-1 gene-splicing variant.

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Research compound

MGF IGF-1 EC

Primary: GH, IGF & muscle-growth signaling

IGF-1 Ec names a gene-splicing variant associated with MGF; it should be distinguished from a short synthetic E-domain fragment.

IGF-1 Ec names a gene-splicing variant associated with MGF; it should be distinguished from a short synthetic E-domain fragment.

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Blend / combination

Mod GRF 1-29 & GHRP-2 Blend

Primary: Blends & stacks · Ingredient topic: GH, IGF & muscle-growth signaling

A combination overview for Mod GRF 1-29 & GHRP-2 Blend.

A combination overview for Mod GRF 1-29 & GHRP-2 Blend.

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Mod GRF 1-29 & GHRP-6 Blend

Primary: Blends & stacks · Ingredient topic: GH, IGF & muscle-growth signaling

A combination overview for Mod GRF 1-29 & GHRP-6 Blend.

A combination overview for Mod GRF 1-29 & GHRP-6 Blend.

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Research compound

Mod GRF 1-29 (CJC without DAC)

Primary: GH, IGF & muscle-growth signaling

A modified growth-hormone-releasing factor name that needs to be distinguished from DAC-containing CJC-1295.

A modified growth-hormone-releasing factor name that needs to be distinguished from DAC-containing CJC-1295.

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Mod GRF 1-29 / hexarelin blend

Primary: Blends & stacks · Ingredient topic: GH, IGF & muscle-growth signaling

A combination overview for Mod GRF 1-29 / hexarelin blend.

A combination overview for Mod GRF 1-29 / hexarelin blend.

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Blend / combination

Mod GRF 1-29 / ipamorelin / GHRP-2 blend

Primary: Blends & stacks · Ingredient topic: GH, IGF & muscle-growth signaling

A combination overview for Mod GRF 1-29 / ipamorelin / GHRP-2 blend.

A combination overview for Mod GRF 1-29 / ipamorelin / GHRP-2 blend.

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Mod GRF 1-29 / ipamorelin blend

Primary: Blends & stacks · Ingredient topic: GH, IGF & muscle-growth signaling

A combination overview for Mod GRF 1-29 / ipamorelin blend.

A combination overview for Mod GRF 1-29 / ipamorelin blend.

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Research compound

PEG-MGF

Primary: GH, IGF & muscle-growth signaling

A pegylated mechano-growth-factor research preparation; PEG modification makes it distinct from an unmodified MGF fragment.

A pegylated mechano-growth-factor research preparation; PEG modification makes it distinct from an unmodified MGF fragment.

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Research compound

Sermorelin

Primary: GH, IGF & muscle-growth signaling

A growth-hormone-releasing hormone fragment studied for stimulating pituitary growth hormone release.

A growth-hormone-releasing hormone fragment studied for stimulating pituitary growth hormone release.

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Blend / combination

Sermorelin & GHRP-2 Blend

Primary: Blends & stacks · Ingredient topic: GH, IGF & muscle-growth signaling

A combination overview for Sermorelin & GHRP-2 Blend.

A combination overview for Sermorelin & GHRP-2 Blend.

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Sermorelin & GHRP-6 & GHRP-2 Blend

Primary: Blends & stacks · Ingredient topic: GH, IGF & muscle-growth signaling

A combination overview for Sermorelin & GHRP-6 & GHRP-2 Blend.

A combination overview for Sermorelin & GHRP-6 & GHRP-2 Blend.

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Sermorelin & GHRP-6 Blend

Primary: Blends & stacks · Ingredient topic: GH, IGF & muscle-growth signaling

A combination overview for Sermorelin & GHRP-6 Blend.

A combination overview for Sermorelin & GHRP-6 Blend.

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Sermorelin & Ipamorelin Blend

Primary: Blends & stacks · Ingredient topic: GH, IGF & muscle-growth signaling

A combination overview for Sermorelin & Ipamorelin Blend.

A combination overview for Sermorelin & Ipamorelin Blend.

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FDA-approved forms

Tesamorelin

Primary: GH, IGF & muscle-growth signaling

Growth hormone-releasing factor analog

A prescription ingredient used for a specific pattern of excess abdominal fat in adults living with HIV. It is not a general weight-loss medicine.

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Blend / combination

Tesamorelin / ipamorelin blend

Primary: Blends & stacks · Ingredient topic: GH, IGF & muscle-growth signaling

Two-ingredient combination

A combination of tesamorelin and ipamorelin. Evidence for either ingredient alone does not establish the effects of the blend.

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Blend / combination

Tesamorelin / Mod GRF 1-29 / ipamorelin blend

Primary: Blends & stacks · Ingredient topic: GH, IGF & muscle-growth signaling

A combination overview for Tesamorelin / Mod GRF 1-29 / ipamorelin blend.

A combination overview for Tesamorelin / Mod GRF 1-29 / ipamorelin blend.

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