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| Epitalon | MGF (Mechano Growth Factor) | |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Growth Factors | Growth Factors |
| Standard Dose | — | Research indicates 100-200 mcg per injection site, administered bilaterally into target muscles immediately post-workout. |
| Timing | — | Immediately post-workout (within 5-10 minutes) for optimal satellite cell activation. Must be injected directly into the trained muscle. |
| Cycle Duration | — | 4-6 week cycles. |
| Evidence Level | Emerging | animal_plus_anecdotal |
Synthetic tetrapeptide studied in Russian longevity literature for pineal signaling, circadian regulation, and telomerase-related hypotheses.
MGF is the E domain peptide of the IGF-1Ec splice variant, produced when the IGF-1 gene is mechanically spliced in response to muscle damage or exercise. It activates satellite cells (muscle stem cells), promoting their proliferation and preventing premature differentiation. After exercise/injury, IGF-1 gene is first spliced toward MGF (proliferation phase) then shifts to IGF-1Ea (differentiation phase). MGF uniquely drives the initial proliferative response, expanding the pool of myogenic precursor cells before they fuse with existing muscle fibers.
Research indicates 100-200 mcg per injection site, administered bilaterally into target muscles immediately post-workout.
Immediately post-workout (within 5-10 minutes) for optimal satellite cell activation. Must be injected directly into the trained muscle.
4-6 week cycles.
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