Tiny four-amino-acid peptide originally isolated from the pineal gland. Studied in aging and telomere research.
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Epithalon (sometimes spelled Epitalon) is one of the smallest peptides on the market — just four amino acids: Ala-Glu-Asp-Gly. It was originally identified as a fragment of a longer pineal-gland-derived compound called Epithalamin. Despite its size, it's been a frequent subject of telomere and aging research.
How it's been studied: The most-cited research has looked at whether Epithalon influences telomerase — the enzyme that maintains the protective caps on the ends of chromosomes — in cultured human cells. Other lab work has examined effects on circadian rhythm and the pineal gland in animal models.
Where you'll see it in research:
Handling notes: Small peptides break down faster than larger ones — keep reconstituted solutions cold, minimize freeze-thaw cycles.
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Molecular Weight
390.39 g/mol
Form
Lyophilized powder
Storage
Lyophilized: 2-8°C up to 24 months. Reconstituted: 2-8°C, use within 30 days.
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