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Follistatin 344 vs Somapacitan (Sogroya)
An educational, source-based comparison of Follistatin 344 and Somapacitan (Sogroya) — how each peptide works, what it's researched for, and what to know before going deeper.
Myostatin-binding protein fragment researched for muscle growth.
A naturally occurring glycoprotein that binds and neutralizes myostatin and activin, releasing the natural brake on skeletal muscle growth in preclinical models.
- Muscular dystrophy models
- Skeletal muscle hypertrophy
- Age-related sarcopenia (preclinical)
- • Off-target effects on activin signaling (reproductive, cardiac) are a concern.
- • Not FDA-approved; banned by WADA.
Once-weekly growth hormone analog for adults and children with GHD.
GH analog with a non-covalent albumin-binding side chain that extends half-life, enabling once-weekly subcutaneous administration with sustained IGF-1 elevation.
- Adult growth hormone deficiency
- Pediatric GH deficiency
- • FDA-approved.
- • Monitor glucose; injection-site reactions possible.
Trial-evidence rating
Educational grade reflecting how many peer-reviewed studies and FDA actions we cite for each peptide. Not a clinical recommendation.
Early-stage research; conclusions are tentative.
FDA-approved with published clinical trial data.
Study-by-study comparison
| Peptide | Study | Source | Year | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Follistatin 344 | Follistatin gene delivery enhances muscle growth and strength | Science Translational Medicine | 2009 | Demonstrated durable hypertrophy in primate models. |
| Somapacitan (Sogroya) | REAL trials | JCEM | 2020 | Comparable body composition and IGF-1 response to daily somatropin. |
Side-effect & safety grid
- Off-target effects on activin signaling (reproductive, cardiac) are a concern.
- Not FDA-approved; banned by WADA.
- FDA-approved.
- Monitor glucose; injection-site reactions possible.
Educational summary of considerations reported in research literature — not a complete list of adverse events. Discuss with a licensed clinician before any use.
Follistatin 344 vs Somapacitan (Sogroya) — Key differences
- Class: Follistatin 344 is classified as Muscle · Myostatin Inhibition, while Somapacitan (Sogroya) is GH Analog · Endocrine.
- Primary research focus: Follistatin 344 — muscular dystrophy models; Somapacitan (Sogroya) — adult growth hormone deficiency.
- Tag: Muscle vs FDA-Approved · Endocrine.