A synthetic tetrapeptide bioregulator (Ala-Glu-Asp-Gly)
Longevity & cellularEvidence: mostly Russian preclinical/clinicalRUO · not approved
Research Use Only. Not an approved medicine and not for human use. Educational only — no dosing or medical advice.
What it is
Epitalon (epithalon) is a synthetic tetrapeptide based on epithalamin, a pineal-gland extract; a Khavinson "peptide bioregulator" studied for aging.
Proposed mechanism
It is claimed in Russian research to influence telomerase activity and circadian/melatonin regulation.1 Independent human replication is limited.
State of the evidence
Primarily Russian preclinical/small clinical work; not independently established; no approval.
Regulatory & status
Not approved; RUO.
Reconstitution (reference only)
Lab-handling reference only — not a preparation or dosing instruction: 1 mL (100 units) reconstitution solution per 10 mg vial. See the reconstitution calculator for the arithmetic. This page does not provide dosing guidance.
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