IGF-1 LR3 vs Tesamorelin
IGF-1 LR3 and Tesamorelin come from different research areas and are studied in largely separate models — researchers usually compare them when scoping a broader protocol.
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Last updated August 25, 2026
How do IGF-1 LR3 and Tesamorelin differ?
IGF-1 LR3 (Recombinant IGF-1 analog polypeptide) is catalogued under longevity & cellular research; Tesamorelin (Synthetic GHRH analog · secretagogue research) is catalogued under weight & metabolic research. Verve lists 5 reported research applications for IGF-1 LR3 and 4 for Tesamorelin. Both are made in the United States, screened by HPLC to a 99%+ purity standard, and shipped with a batch-level certificate of analysis.
| field | IGF-1 LR3 | Tesamorelin |
|---|---|---|
| compound class | Recombinant IGF-1 analog polypeptide | Synthetic GHRH analog · secretagogue research |
| research area | longevity & cellular | weight & metabolic |
| reported research applications | 5 listed | 4 listed |
| supplied as | single compound | single compound |
| catalog sizes | 1mg · 2x 1mg | 20mg |
| purity standard | 99%+ by HPLC | 99%+ by HPLC |
| manufactured | United States | United States |
| batch COA | published per lot | published per lot |
| endotoxin-tested option | available | available |
| co-formulated together in | not co-formulated | not co-formulated |
| price from | $93.49 | $214.49 |
| availability | out of stock | in stock |
Prices and stock read live from the catalog. Both compounds are supplied strictly as reference materials for in-vitro laboratory research.
What is IGF-1 LR3 and what is Tesamorelin?
IGF-1 LR3 is classified as Recombinant IGF-1 analog polypeptide; Tesamorelin as Synthetic GHRH analog · secretagogue research. Both profiles below cover scientific identity only — what the molecule is and which laboratory models it appears in. Verve supplies both strictly as in-vitro reference materials, and neither profile describes human or veterinary use.
IGF-1 LR3
Recombinant IGF-1 analog polypeptide
IGF-1 LR3 is Long R3 insulin-like growth factor 1, a recombinant analog of human IGF-1 carrying an arginine substitution at position 3 and a 13-residue N-terminal extension. Those two modifications are what define it: they substantially reduce its affinity for the insulin-like growth factor binding proteins (IGFBPs) that sequester native IGF-1 in culture systems.
full IGF-1 LR3 profile →Tesamorelin
Synthetic GHRH analog · secretagogue research
Tesamorelin is a synthetic 44-amino-acid peptide, a stabilized analog of growth-hormone-releasing hormone (GHRH). Verve supplies it as a high-purity research compound for endocrine and secretagogue research.
full Tesamorelin profile →Which research models is each compound studied in?
IGF-1 LR3 sits in longevity & cellular research and Tesamorelin in weight & metabolic research, so their listed models largely do not intersect. The table lists 5 reported research applications for IGF-1 LR3 and 4 for Tesamorelin. Rows are per compound, not equivalences.
| IGF-1 LR3 — reported research applications | Tesamorelin — reported research applications |
|---|---|
| IGF-1 receptor binding and signal-transduction research | GHRH-receptor and secretagogue research |
| PI3K/Akt and MAPK pathway research in cellular models | Endocrine-signaling research models |
| Cell-culture media supplementation for proliferation research | Peptide pharmacokinetics and stability research |
| IGFBP interaction and free-ligand availability studies | Metabolic research models |
| Comparative analog research against native IGF-1 | — |
Research contexts only. Both compounds are supplied for laboratory research use only, and no entry above describes an effect in humans or animals.
What sizes and prices does verve list for IGF-1 LR3 and Tesamorelin?
IGF-1 LR3 is listed from $93.49 and Tesamorelin from $214.49. The table below is every catalog size verve currently lists for the two compounds, at single-vial prices before the automatic multi-compound discount. Sizes describe the vial format supplied to the laboratory, nothing more.
| compound | size listed | price | availability |
|---|---|---|---|
| IGF-1 LR3 | 1mg | $93.49 | out of stock |
| IGF-1 LR3 | 2x 1mg | $171.49 | out of stock |
| Tesamorelin | 20mg | $214.49 | in stock |
Any 2 different compounds take 20% off, any 3 take 30% — applied automatically in the cart, no code. Orders placed Monday–Friday ship by 2pm CT, free over $100.
shop the compounds →Frequently asked questions about IGF-1 LR3 and Tesamorelin
What is IGF-1 LR3?
IGF-1 LR3 is Long R3 insulin-like growth factor 1, a recombinant analog of human IGF-1 with an arginine substitution at position 3 and an N-terminal extension. Verve supplies it as a research compound for laboratory use only, not for human or veterinary use.
How does IGF-1 LR3 differ from native IGF-1?
Its structural modifications reduce affinity for IGF binding proteins, so more of the ligand remains unbound in culture systems. Researchers use that property to control free-ligand availability in in-vitro models.
What is Tesamorelin?
Tesamorelin is a synthetic 44-amino-acid analog of growth-hormone-releasing hormone (GHRH). Verve supplies it as a research compound for laboratory use only, not for human or veterinary use.
What is Tesamorelin studied for in research?
It is used as a GHRH-receptor agonist model in secretagogue and endocrine-signaling research. Verve makes no human- or veterinary-use claims.
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