Epitalon is the smallest molecule in our catalog: four amino acids, Ala-Glu-Asp-Gly, and that is the entire sequence. What a tetrapeptide that small is doing in the aging literature is a fair question, and the published record has a specific answer.
What epitalon is
Epitalon (also written epithalon) is a synthetic tetrapeptide originally developed as a synthetic analog related to epithalamin, a pineal gland preparation studied for decades in Russian gerontology research. Most of the foundational literature traces back to that research line, which is worth knowing when you evaluate the field: it is a concentrated body of work rather than a broad international one.
What the literature documents
Published studies describe epitalon in the context of cellular aging, with in-vitro work reporting effects on telomerase activity in cell culture, and animal studies exploring aging-related endpoints. Long-term observational work from the same research groups has been published as well. The critical read: the mechanistic work is intriguing, independent replication is thinner than in bigger fields, and no epitalon product is an approved drug anywhere.
Why researchers care
Telomere biology sits close to the center of aging research, and a four-residue peptide reported to interact with telomerase activity in vitro is an easy molecule to study: simple to synthesize, simple to verify analytically, and cheap to run in cell models. That accessibility keeps it in circulation in the research community.
In our catalog
We stock Epitalon (100mg) as a lyophilized research compound with its specifications on the product page and a printed lot number on every vial, tied to our public COA ledger. Lots awaiting certification are labeled pending.
Quick answers
Is the telomerase effect proven? In-vitro and animal findings are published; broad independent replication and approved clinical applications do not exist. We sell the compound, not the conclusion.
Why is the vial 100 mg when the peptide is so small? Small sequence, easy synthesis, so the compound is typically supplied in larger amounts than complex peptides.
How do I verify a lot? Match the label's lot number to the ledger entry.
For laboratory and in-vitro research use only.
For laboratory and in-vitro research use only. Not for human or veterinary use. See our research-use disclaimer.
