What is Follistatin?
Research Focus: Muscle, Inflammation
Follistatin is a naturally occurring glycoprotein that acts as an antagonist to myostatin. Myostatin is a protein that inhibits muscle growth; by blocking it, Follistatin promotes muscle hypertrophy and regeneration.
At a Glance
Follistatin binds to and neutralizes myostatin, effectively removing the 'brake' on muscle development. It is highly researched for its potential to treat muscle-wasting conditions. This section provides a general overview of its research context.
About Follistatin
Follistatin binds to and neutralizes myostatin, effectively removing the 'brake' on muscle development. It is highly researched for its potential to treat muscle-wasting conditions.
How It Works
Myostatin Inhibition
Binds to myostatin, preventing it from signaling muscle cells to stop growing.
Muscle Hypertrophy
Promotes rapid and significant growth of muscle tissue.
Current Research Insights
Muscle Growth Potential
Follistatin is one of the most powerful compounds studied for increasing muscle mass, often discussed in the context of genetic muscle disorders.
Areas of Study
Muscle Wasting Diseases
Investigated for treating conditions like muscular dystrophy and sarcopenia.
Performance Enhancement
Studied for maximizing muscle growth and strength.
Follistatin is strictly intended for laboratory and clinical research:
- Available exclusively from authorized research suppliers
- Not FDA-approved for general therapeutic use
- Comprehensive safety, efficacy, and dosage guidelines remain under ongoing investigation
FAQs
Research
- Studies on myostatin antagonists and their effects on muscle mass and strength.
- Research into Follistatin's role in muscle regeneration and repair.
(The above references are representative and support the research context of this peptide, GLP hormone or regenerative therapy. All claims are for research purposes only and do not imply approved medical use.)