Follistatin 344
Works not by pressing the accelerator but by taking the brake off.
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Type | Protein, 344 amino acids |
| Target | Myostatin and related growth factors |
| Research field | Muscle mass, muscle disease |
| Research status | Preclinical |
| Form | Freeze dried powder |
What it is
Myostatin is a protein that holds back muscle growth; animals naturally lacking it carry strikingly more muscle. Follistatin binds myostatin and so takes it out of circulation.
How it works
By removing the brake rather than adding a growth signal. Follistatin binds not only myostatin but related growth factors too, which makes its action broader than muscle alone.
What the research shows
It is one of the best known models in muscle research, with striking results in animals. In humans the evidence is limited, and the broader action makes it harder to steer than the name suggests.
Research status
Preclinical.
Practical
A large protein: sensitive to heat and to repeated thawing. Do not shake when dissolving.
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