Description
4
Amino acids (tetrapeptide)
≥99%
HPLC-verified purity
Molecular Breakdown
Epithalon — telomerase research tetrapeptide (Epitalon)
Epithalon (also spelled Epitalon) is a synthetic tetrapeptide, Ala-Glu-Asp-Gly, developed from the study of the pineal peptide preparation epithalamin. It is the best-known compound in telomerase and cellular-aging research.
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Epithalon
Aliases: Epitalon · Epithalone · AEDG peptide
A synthetic 4-amino-acid peptide studied in cellular models for telomerase activity and telomere elongation.
TypeTetrapeptide (4 aa)
SequenceAla-Glu-Asp-Gly (AEDG)
FormulaC₁₄H₂₂N₄O₉
Molar mass390.35 g/mol
CAS307297-39-8
Storage: Lyophilized, store at −20°C, protected from light. Reconstitute with bacteriostatic water; keep reconstituted vials at 2–8°C.
Research Focus — Telomere / Longevity
In the published preclinical literature, Epithalon is examined for induction of telomerase activity and telomere elongation in human somatic cell models, along with pineal / melatonin regulation and antioxidant activity in aging research.
Telomerase activityTelomere elongationPineal / melatonin regulationCellular-aging modelsAntioxidant research
Selected Research
Published preclinical literature
Peer-reviewed studies of the compound itself (cell and animal models). They do not describe this product or any human use.
Khavinson VKh, et al. Epithalon peptide induces telomerase activity and telomere elongation in human somatic cells.
Bull Exp Biol Med. 2003;135(6):590–592. Find on PubMed ↗
Citations are provided for scientific reference only and do not constitute claims about this product.
⚠️ For Research Use Only. Sold exclusively as reference material for in-vitro laboratory and educational research. Not evaluated by the FDA; not for human or veterinary use, consumption, diagnosis, treatment, or to prevent any disease.
