Modified IGF-1 analogue

IGF-1 LR3.

A modified IGF-1 analogue with reduced binding to IGF binding proteins, giving an extended half-life relative to native IGF-1.

Key Information

CompoundIGF-1 LR3
Research categoryGHRH / Secretagogue Research
Available sizes0.1mg, 1mg
PricingFrom £25
FormatLyophilised powder in sealed vial
Purity>99% by HPLC (Janoshik Analytical, batch-verified)
Intended useIn-vitro laboratory research only. Not for human consumption.

Chemical & Reference Data

Reference data drawn from public databases (PubChem, UniProt) and peer-reviewed literature. For research and laboratory characterisation only.

Compound classLong Arg-3 IGF-1 - recombinant analogue with extended N-terminus
Molecular formulaRecombinant analogue
Molecular weight9,117 Da
CAS Registry Number946870-92-4
Number of residues83
Amino acid sequence83-amino-acid analogue: 13-residue extension at N-terminus + Arg³ substitution of native IGF-1.
Receptor / mechanismIGF-1 receptor agonist with reduced IGFBP binding.
Reported half-lifeReported ~20–30 hours in human serum.
SolubilityLyophilised powder reconstitutes in bacteriostatic water for laboratory use.
Storage (lyophilised)Stable at 2–8 °C lyophilised for 12+ months.
Storage (reconstituted)Reconstituted: store at 2–8 °C, use within 14 days.
Clinical / regulatory statusInvestigational research analogue.

Research Profile

  • Modified IGF-1 analogue
  • Arg3 substitution + N-terminal extension
  • Reduced IGFBP binding profile
  • Third-party purity tested
  • Research use only

IGF-1 LR3 (Long-Arg3 IGF-1) is a modified 83-amino-acid analogue of insulin-like growth factor-1 with an arginine substitution at position 3 and an N-terminal 13-amino-acid extension. Supplied as lyophilised powder for in-vitro research use only.

The above describes how this compound is characterised in the published peer-reviewed literature. It is not a claim about effects in humans.

Laboratory Handling

IGF-1 LR3 is supplied as a lyophilised (freeze-dried) powder in a sealed glass vial. For laboratory reconstitution, add the desired volume of diluent (typically bacteriostatic water) slowly down the side wall of the vial. Swirl gently until fully dissolved - do not vortex or shake. Store reconstituted solutions at 2–8 °C and use within 4–6 weeks.

Use our Reconstitution Volume Calculator to compute the resulting mg/ml concentration.

StateTemperatureShelf life
Lyophilised2–8 °C or −20 °CUp to 24 months
Reconstituted2–8 °C4–6 weeks typical

Purity & Verification

Every batch of IGF-1 LR3 we supply is independently HPLC-verified by Janoshik Analytical. Where a Janoshik report has been issued for the current batch it is supplied with the order and carries a unique verification key that can be authenticated against Janoshik's records. Reported purity is consistently above 99%.

Related Compounds

Researchers working with IGF-1 LR3 often work alongside the following compounds in the preclinical literature: