Product Overview
Epithalon – Research‑Grade Tetrapeptide for Telomere and Cellular‑Ageing Pathway Investigation
Synonyms: Epitalon; Epithalamin derivative; Ala‑Glu‑Asp‑Gly
CAS Number: 307297‑39‑8
Sequence: Ala‑Glu‑Asp‑Gly
Molecular Weight: Approx. 390.3 Da
Form: Lyophilised powder
Purity: ≥98% (HPLC)
Use: For laboratory research only. Not for human or veterinary use.
Overview
Epithalon is a synthetic tetrapeptide modelled on a naturally occurring peptide isolated from the pineal gland.
In research settings, it is widely used to investigate telomere‑associated pathways, cellular‑ageing mechanisms, and oxidative‑stress responses in controlled laboratory models.
Its minimal structure and biochemical stability make it suitable for in vitro and non‑human in vivo studies examining genomic maintenance, circadian‑related signalling, and peptide–cell interactions.
Mechanistic Insights
Preclinical research has explored Epithalon in relation to several biological processes:
• Telomerase‑Associated Pathways – Studied for its potential influence on telomere‑related mechanisms in cellular models.
• Oxidative‑Stress Modulation – Investigated for its involvement in redox‑balance and cellular‑stress responses.
• Circadian‑Linked Signalling – Examined for its interaction with pineal‑derived regulatory pathways in non‑human systems.
• Cellular‑Ageing Models – Evaluated for its role in genomic‑maintenance and senescence‑related research.
These findings are based on published scientific literature and do not imply any therapeutic or physiological effects in humans.
Research Context
Epithalon is utilised exclusively within controlled laboratory environments for:
• Studies involving telomere biology and genomic‑maintenance pathways
• Investigations into oxidative‑stress responses and cellular‑ageing models
• Research on circadian‑related signalling and pineal‑derived peptides
• Comparative studies with Epithalamin and other regulatory tetrapeptides
This material is not intended for therapeutic, diagnostic, or clinical use.
Packaging & Storage
• Supplied as a sterile‑filtered, lyophilised peptide
• Store at –20°C, protected from light and moisture
• Reconstitute under sterile laboratory conditions using bacteriostatic water or a suitable research‑grade diluent
• Store reconstituted solutions at 2–8°C and use according to institutional guidelines
Additional solubility and technical documentation are available to qualified research institutions upon request.
Compliance Notice
This product is intended solely for laboratory research purposes.
It is not approved for human or veterinary administration and must not be incorporated into food, cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, or any product intended for biological exposure.
All information provided is for scientific and educational reference only. Researchers are responsible for ensuring compliance with all applicable regulations, institutional policies, and safety standards.
