Description

Insulin-Like Growth Factor is a vital polypeptide hormone that plays a crucial role in cellular growth, development, and metabolism. Its primary commercial value lies in its application within advanced biopharmaceutical research and therapeutic development. This high-purity compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the biotechnology, pharmaceutical, and life sciences sectors focusing on metabolic studies, cell culture, and regenerative medicine.

Application

• Biopharmaceutical Research & Development: Used as a key reagent in studying cell proliferation, differentiation, and apoptosis pathways.
• Therapeutic Agent Development: Serves as an active pharmaceutical ingredient (API) or intermediate in the formulation of treatments for growth disorders and metabolic conditions.
• Cell Culture & Tissue Engineering: Employed as a growth supplement in serum-free media to promote the growth of specific cell lines, including stem cells and chondrocytes.
• Metabolic Studies: Utilized in preclinical research to investigate insulin-like effects, glucose metabolism, and anabolic processes.
• Diagnostic Applications: May be used in the development and calibration of immunoassays and diagnostic kits for measuring IGF levels.
• Academic & Institutional Research: A critical tool for universities and research institutes conducting fundamental biological and endocrinological research.

Basic Information

Product Name	Insulin-Like Growth Factor
CAS No.	61912-98-9
Molecular Formula	C331H518N94O101S7
Molecular Weight	~7649 g/mol
Synonyms	IGF; IGF-1; Somatomedin C; Mechano Growth Factor; Insulin-like growth factor I; IGF-I; Somatomedin-C; NSC 106572; CAS 61912-98-9
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Insulin-Like Growth Factor is produced and tested under stringent quality management systems. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity, mass spectrometry for identity confirmation, and endotoxin testing, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and development applications. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications are available upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store at -20°C or below. This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive). For long-term storage, keep desiccated. Aliquot to avoid repeated freeze-thaw cycles.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white lyophilized powder
Identification (HPLC/MS)	Conforms
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 95.0%
Biological Activity	Assessed by cell proliferation assay
Endotoxin Level	< 1.0 EU/µg
Water Content (KF)	≤ 5.0%

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.