Epitalon
Pineal Tetrapeptide
- Form
- Lyophilized powder
- Storage
- -20°C (lyophilized)
- Origin
- USA lab
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Epitalon is a synthetic tetrapeptide reference material used in laboratory investigations of telomerase-activation signaling and circadian-pathway research.
- Telomerase-activation signaling research
- Circadian-pathway models
- In-vitro cellular-aging studies
SKU: AP-EPITALON-10MG
3 vial minimum per order — mix any products
Research Use Only
All products are intended solely for laboratory research and are not for human or animal consumption. By purchasing, the buyer agrees to use these products in compliance with all applicable laws.
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The science behind Epitalon
A structured overview of the published literature surrounding Epitalon as a synthetic tetrapeptide research compound.
Epitalon (epithalon) is a synthetic tetrapeptide (Ala-Glu-Asp-Gly) developed as a shortened analog of the pineal polypeptide epithalamin. It is studied in the research setting as a reference material for telomerase- and circadian-signaling models.
The peptide appears in cellular-aging and bioregulation literature, largely from preclinical and in-vitro research groups.
The material supplied here is a laboratory reference standard, and the summaries below describe only findings reported in published research.
Epitalon was synthesized from research into pineal-gland peptide extracts (epithalamin), with the goal of producing a defined short-peptide analog for study of telomere- and circadian-related biology.
The literature is predominantly preclinical and in-vitro, with a substantial portion originating from a limited number of research groups. Independent replication and human clinical evidence remain limited.
The most-discussed mechanism is reported modulation of telomerase activity in cellular models, which researchers connect to telomere-maintenance studies.
Additional work examines circadian and melatonin-related signaling in preclinical systems, framed as exploratory laboratory observations.
Telomerase models
Referenced in cellular studies of telomerase activity and telomere maintenance.
Circadian-signaling research
Examined in preclinical models of melatonin and circadian regulation.
Cellular-aging systems
Studied in in-vitro senescence and longevity-associated models.
Bioregulation research
Explored within the peptide-bioregulator literature.
What is Epitalon?
A synthetic tetrapeptide (Ala-Glu-Asp-Gly) supplied as a laboratory reference material for telomerase- and circadian-signaling research.
What kind of research references Epitalon?
Predominantly preclinical and in-vitro studies of telomerase activity and circadian signaling; independent human evidence remains limited.
Is Epitalon approved for human or veterinary use?
No. Epitalon is not approved by the FDA or any regulatory authority for human or animal use. It is sold exclusively for in-vitro and laboratory research and is not for consumption.
How is the reference material characterized?
Each released lot is supplied as a lyophilized powder with a lot-specific certificate of analysis reporting HPLC purity of ≥ 99%. The certificate is tied to the specific released lot.
How should the compound be stored?
Lyophilized material is typically stored at -20°C, protected from light and moisture. Handling should follow standard laboratory practice for peptide reference materials. We do not provide reconstitution, dosing, or administration guidance.
- Khavinson VK, et al. Epithalon peptide induces telomerase activity and telomere elongation in human somatic cells. Bull Exp Biol Med (2003).
- Khavinson VK. Peptides and ageing (review). Neuro Endocrinol Lett (2002).
Links open a curated peer-reviewed search on PubMed. Allpointe Bio Research is not affiliated with the cited authors or publishers.
Research-Use Statement
The information above is provided for educational and scientific-reference purposes only and summarizes findings reported in the published preclinical and in-vitro literature. It is not medical advice and does not describe outcomes, benefits, or applications for humans or animals. Epitalon is supplied strictly as a laboratory reference material for in-vitro and research use only — it is not a drug or supplement, is not approved for human or veterinary use, and is not for consumption. Allpointe Bio Research does not provide clinical, dosing, reconstitution, or administration guidance.