YK-11, one of the newest SARMs for sale, acts as a gene-specific agonist of the androgen receptor (AR) in MDA-MB 453 cells. YK 11 works on a variety of different anabolic pathways. YK-11 has shown greater anabolic activity in vitro in C2C12 myoblasts than DHT. YK11 promoted a cascade of muscle growth and key myogenic regulatory factors in skeletal muscle tissue such as myogenic differentiation factor (MyoD), myogenic factor 5 (Myf5), to a significantly greater extent than DHT.
This can in part explain why YK11 exerts its selective modulation of the AR. Unlike testosterone and most other AR mediated anabolic agents, YK-11 is orally bioavailable so it does not require injection for proper absorption. At this time YK-11 is for laboratory research use only and the side effects are not fully known.
What really sets YK-11 apart is that a key component of its anabolic activity is modulated via expression of follistatin. They discovered this by co-administering anti-follistatin antibodies with YK 11 to measure the difference in effects. Follistatin has been shown to promote insulin-stimulated glucose and amino acid uptake into skeletal muscle cells, improving insulin sensitivity directly and increasing skeletal muscle mass . Follistatin proteins also block inhibitory ligands from binding to Transforming Growth Factor-ß.
Perhaps the most alluring effect of follistatin is the binding and neutralizing of catabolic proteins Activin A, Activin B, and Myostatin. Unfortunately, follistatin proteins themselves undergo rapid proteolysis and have limited bioavailability and half-life even when injected directly into a wasting muscle. YK-11 however stimulates the body to produce more follistatin proteins systemically and locally which may circumvent this shortfall of direct follistatin administration and promote muscle growth.
Animal studies have investigated the effects of YK 11 as a potential treatment for sepsis-induced muscle wasting. Researchers observed protective effects on muscle tissue and organ tissue, as well as suppression of gram-negative bacteria-induced cytokine inflammation. Mortality rate in eight-week-old septic mice treated with YK-11 also decreased significantly. They concluded that this was due to the suppression of myostatin as well as an increase in the expression of the follistatin gene.
YK11, in combination with dihydrotestosterone (DHT) was found to accelerate cell proliferation and mineralization in MC3T3-E1 mouse osteoblast cells. YK11 treatment also induced the expression of osteoblast-specific differentiation markers, such as osteoprotegerin and osteocalcin, compared to untreated cells. These effects were diminished by treatment with an androgen receptor (AR) antagonist, indicating that the androgen receptor mediates the observed results.
Investigation into the mechanisms of YK11’s action on the AR revealed that it activates non-genomic signaling via phosphorylation of Akt protein. This signaling pathway is known to be a key regulator of androgen-mediated osteoblast differentiation, making it a promising candidate for future research in the field of bone tissue engineering.
Little is revealed in clinical studies regarding YK-11 side effects however anecdotal reports online indicate the potential for joint pain, mild male-pattern hair loss, acne and aggression. Due to its action upon the androgen receptor (AR) it is plausible that YK11 may result in side effects commonly reported with other anabolics, for example elevated hemoglobin or hematocrit, high blood pressure, insomnia, nausea, or liver damage. YK 11 is only approved for laboratory research purposes at this time and is not approved for human consumption.
CAS Number: 1370003-76-1
Formula: C25H34O6
Molar Mass: 430.541 g/mol
Class: Myostatin Inhibitor, Selective Androgen Receptor Modulator
Storage: Store in a cool dry place away from direct sunlight to maximize shelf life.
This preparation is for laboratory research purposes only and is not approved by the FDA for human consumption. YK-11 IS NOT A DIETARY OR SPORTS SUPPLEMENT.
Like other SARMs, lab tested YK11 has a dose dependent reductive effect on natural testosterone levels in males.
Data shows that YK11 suppresses myostatin via modulation of the follistatin pathway.
Studies suggest that YK11 induces the expression of osteoblast-specific differentiation markers, such as osteoprotegerin and osteocalcin, potentially aiding in the production of bone tissue.
YK 11 is highly sought after by researchers due to its activity in both the traditional androgen mediated growth pathway and the follistatin pathway. It’s not hard to find YK-11 and other SARMs for sale online, but Sports Technology Labs is the best place to buy YK-11 online because of our consistent, verifiable high quality, fast shipping, safer bottling and packaging, and our outstanding customer service and handling time. Our YK-11 is also available in pure powder form.
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YK11 is an investigational compound still awaiting FDA approval and is not a dietary supplement. At Sports Technology Labs we are chemical suppliers, not medical doctors, and our expertise is sourcing and quality control. Sports Technology Labs does not encourage or condone consumer use of SARMs products, they are for research purposes only.
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