Epithalon
A tetrapeptide at the center of telomere and pineal-signaling longevity research.
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Epithalon is a synthetic tetrapeptide (Ala-Glu-Asp-Gly) modeled on the pineal peptide epithalamin. It is one of the most-cited compounds in experimental longevity and telomere research.
Mechanism & receptor biology
Research investigates its reported influence on telomerase expression and telomere maintenance in cultured cells, as well as its interaction with pineal and circadian regulatory pathways in model systems.
Research context
Used in cell-aging, telomere-biology and chronobiology research as a small, stable reference peptide.
Reference specifications
| Sequence | Ala-Glu-Asp-Gly |
|---|---|
| Molecular formula | C₁₄H₂₂N₄O₉ |
| Molecular weight | 390.35 g/mol |
| CAS number | 307297-39-8 |
Epithalon is offered strictly for laboratory and research use only. It is not a drug, supplement, or article of food, and is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease, nor for human or animal consumption. The information above is an educational summary of published receptor biology and does not constitute medical advice.
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