The human Insulin-like Growth Factor-1 (IGF-1) recombinant protein consists of a single non-glycosylated polypeptide chain with 70 amino acids.

Insulin-like Growth Factor 1 (IGF-1) is a vital protein that significantly influences neural stem cell research due to its powerful effects on cell growth, survival, and differentiation. IGF-1 is known to enhance the proliferation of neural stem cells, promote their differentiation into neurons and glial cells, and protect against apoptosis. Its neuroprotective properties are essential in neural development and repair, where IGF-1 supports the regeneration of damaged neural tissues. By modulating various signaling pathways, IGF-1 plays a crucial role in both normal brain development and therapeutic strategies to treat neurodegenerative diseases and brain injuries.

Synonyms:

IGF-I, IGFI, IGF1, IGF-IA MGF, Somatomedin C