Epithalon
A four-amino-acid peptide studied for telomerase activity and circadian rhythm—popular in longevity communities.
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✨ real molecule sketch
On your supplement label?
AEDG peptide
Wellness products may list collagen hydrolysates, copper peptides, or research compound names— we decode the jargon.
Pharmacokinetic snapshot
Reference values from published sources—not prescribing or dosing advice. Cosmetic INCI peptides do not belong here; injectable and prescription contexts only.
- Half-life
- Short (minutes, IV)
- Typical dose range
- 2–10 mg
- Common frequency
- 10-day cycles in literature (unapproved)
Source: PubMed epitalon
Structure (cute edition)
✨ real molecule sketch
This peptide is a short chain of about 4 amino acids—think of it as a tiny protein necklace on your label.
INCI: AEDG peptide · ~4 amino acids in our simplified view
Research & public records
Counts and links from public databases (PubMed, ClinicalTrials.gov, Wikidata, NIH drug nomenclature). Educational only — not medical advice.
Knowledge base: chemical compound — Wikipedia
PubMed: 62 indexed papers (search PubMed)
- LCP2 mediates SUV39H1-driven cellular senescence-related chemoresistance in natural killer/T-cell lymphoma. · Cell death & disease
- Therapeutic peptides in gerontology: mechanisms and applications for healthy aging. · Frontiers in aging
- Correction: Epitalon increases telomere length in human cell lines through telomerase upregulation or ALT activity. · Biogerontology
- Epitalon increases telomere length in human cell lines through telomerase upregulation or ALT activity. · Biogerontology
- The Antioxidant Tetrapeptide Epitalon Enhances Delayed Wound Healing in an in Vitro Model of Diabetic Retinopathy. · Stem cell reviews and reports
- Overview of Epitalon-Highly Bioactive Pineal Tetrapeptide with Promising Properties. · International journal of molecular sciences
- Epitalon-activated telomerase enhance bovine oocyte maturation rate and post-thawed embryo development. · Life sciences
- EPIGENETIC MODIFICATION UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF PEPTIDE BIOREGULATORS ON THE "OLD" CHROMATIN. · Georgian medical news
ChEMBL: CHEMBL1161331
What brands say it does
Epithalon (Ala-Glu-Asp-Gly) was developed from pineal gland extracts in Russian research. Animal and cell studies suggest telomerase activation and melatonin regulation. Human data is limited; most use is off-label or research-only. Not an approved drug in the US or EU.
Where you’ll find it
Longevity clinics, research peptide vendors, and anti-aging forums—not mainstream retail.
Other names you might see
Epitalon
AEDG peptide
Epithalamin synthetic
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Educational only—not medical advice. Not prescribing or dosing guidance. Talk to your doctor before starting any peptide protocol.