Description

Epithalon — Research Use Only

Overview

A synthetic four-amino-acid peptide (tetrapeptide), supplied as a laboratory reagent.

Chemical Identification

Research Areas

• A synthetic tetrapeptide (Ala-Glu-Asp-Gly), developed as a simplified analogue of Epithalamin, a pineal-gland extract.
• In vitro studies in human fetal fibroblast cultures have examined telomerase (TERT) expression, telomere length and replicative capacity. A 2025 study reported replication of the telomerase findings in normal breast epithelial and fibroblast cell lines.
• Research has examined chromatin structure, including decondensation of pericentromeric heterochromatin, and expression of age-repressed genes.
• Studies have examined nocturnal melatonin secretion in relation to pineal-axis function.
• Rodent lifespan studies under different lighting regimens have been reported.
• Most of the published work comes from a single research group, so independent replication is limited.

Handling and Storage

Supplied as a lyophilised powder in a sealed vial. Store as stated above, protected from light and moisture, and avoid repeated freeze-thaw cycles. Any reconstitution must take place in a controlled laboratory setting.

Certificate of Analysis

Purity is specified per batch. The independent third-party batch report for this product is available on request. Email Contact@huntresearchlabs.com with the product name and your order number.

Regulatory Note

This product is not a licensed medicine and has not been evaluated by the MHRA, FDA or any other regulator for any use. It is supplied for in vitro laboratory research only.

Research Use Disclaimer: This product is intended exclusively for laboratory research and in vitro use by qualified researchers. It is not for human or veterinary consumption, diagnostic use, or therapeutic application. See our full Terms and Conditions of Research Use for complete usage terms.