Reference-grade research compound
Epitalon
Ala-Glu-Asp-Gly
Sequence schematic — no PDB structure deposited
- Scientific name
- Ala-Glu-Asp-Gly
- Sequence
- AEDG
- Length
- 4-mer
- Molecular formula
- C14H22N4O9
- Molecular weight
- 390.35 g/mol
- Form
- lyophilized
- Available sizes
- 10 mg, 50 mg, 100 mg
- Storage
- Store lyophilized powder at −20 °C, desiccated and protected from light. Stable for 24 months.
- Batch HPLC purity
- 99.3%
Description
Synthetic tetrapeptide derived from the pineal-gland polypeptide epithalamin. Used in vitro as a reference compound in telomerase-activity and senescence-marker expression model systems. Supplied as a lyophilized acetate salt.
Storage and stability
Store lyophilized powder at −20 °C, desiccated and protected from light. Stable for 24 months.
Peer-reviewed references
Epitalon increases telomere length in human cell lines through telomerase upregulation or ALT activity.
Biogerontology · 2025
PMID 40908429PubMedEpitalon protects against post-ovulatory aging-related damage of mouse oocytes in vitro.
Aging (Albany NY) · 2022
PMID 35413689PubMedOverview of Epitalon-Highly Bioactive Pineal Tetrapeptide with Promising Properties.
Int J Mol Sci · 2025
PMID 40141333PubMed
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