Epitalon 10 mg — Lyophilized Vial 10 mg · 1 vial

What is Epitalon?

Epitalon, also spelled Epithalon, is a synthetic four-amino-acid peptide with the sequence Ala-Glu-Asp-Gly. It is investigated in cellular-aging research, especially studies involving telomerase and telomeres, the protective structures at chromosome ends.

Biological activity

Experiments in human fibroblast cultures reported telomerase activation and telomere elongation after exposure to Epithalon. Telomerase helps maintain telomeres, but a change in this cellular marker is not the same as demonstrating slower aging in a person.

Purpose and areas of study

Its research purpose is to examine telomere maintenance, cellular proliferation and mechanisms associated with cellular senescence. Researchers can ask whether the peptide changes how cultured cells maintain chromosome ends over repeated divisions.

Evidence context

Telomerase findings in cultured human cells do not establish longer human lifespan or a proven rejuvenation treatment.

Product presentation

One lyophilized vial. Labeled content: 10 mg.

Scientific references

PubMed 12937682; PubMed 15455129

Research-use information

All information on this page is provided for scientific education and research purposes only. This product is intended exclusively for laboratory research and is not for human or veterinary use. The information is not medical advice or a claim of therapeutic benefit.