Research peptide
Epitalon
Pineal tetrapeptide research compound (AEDG) supplied as a 10mg lyophilised vial.
Supplier documentation available on request. Independent reports are published where held — see current lab reports.
No reconstitution supplies needed. Bought separately for a standard vial, water, needles and wipes come to £14.
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Also available as: Epitalon Pen Vial (pre-filled kit)
Overview
Epitalon (also written Epithalon) is a synthetic tetrapeptide (Ala-Glu-Asp-Gly, AEDG) modelled on a fragment of the pineal-gland peptide epithalamin. It is supplied as a lyophilised powder for laboratory research.
It is studied in vitro and in animal models for telomerase activity, telomere biology, and pineal and circadian research. It is supplied as a research reference material only and is not for human or animal consumption.
Epitalon in published research
Epitalon was synthesised by Professor Vladimir Khavinson's group at the St Petersburg Institute of Bioregulation and Gerontology, based on the amino-acid composition of epithalamin, a peptide extract of the bovine pineal gland.
Its best-known study, published in 2003, reported telomerase activity and telomere elongation in cultured human fibroblast cells. Other work has examined melatonin rhythms in ageing animal models and changes in gene expression in cell cultures. It remains a common reference compound in telomere and longevity research.
Epitalon, Epithalon or AEDG?
They are the same compound. Epitalon, Epithalon, Epithalone and AEDG all refer to the synthetic tetrapeptide Ala-Glu-Asp-Gly (CAS 307297-39-8). The spelling varies between papers and suppliers, which is worth knowing when searching the literature.
Epitalon vs Pinealon
Epitalon and Pinealon are both short synthetic peptides from the same research group, and they are often compared. Epitalon is a tetrapeptide studied mainly in telomere and pineal research; Pinealon is the tripeptide Glu-Asp-Arg, studied mainly in neuronal research models. Both are stocked here, and the Epitalon vs Pinealon guide below covers the differences.
Buying Epitalon in the UK
North Peptides UK holds Epitalon in stock in the UK and sends it by tracked delivery, so there is no import wait or customs hold. Each vial contains 10mg of lyophilised Epitalon at supplier-stated purity, kept frozen until it leaves us, and supplier documentation is available on request where held. If you would rather not reconstitute, the Epitalon Pen Vial holds the same peptide as a 10mg/3ml liquid.
Research guides
- Epitalon vs Pinealon: Pineal Peptide Research CompoundsCompound Comparison · 3 min read
Research areas
- Telomerase enzyme activity, studied in vitro
- Telomere-length and replicative-senescence research models
- Pineal-gland and melatonin-rhythm research
- Circadian-biology research models
At a glance
- supplier-stated purity
- UK stocked, 24–48h dispatch after payment
- Stored frozen until dispatch
- Supplier documentation on request
Storage and handling
Supplied as a lyophilised powder in a sealed vial and kept frozen until dispatch. Unopened vials are typically stored at -20°C for the long term and 2-8°C for short periods. After reconstitution with bacteriostatic water, vials are generally refrigerated at 2-8°C, protected from light, and not subjected to repeated freeze-thaw cycles.
Specification
| Compound type | Synthetic pineal tetrapeptide (AEDG) |
|---|---|
| Sequence | Ala-Glu-Asp-Gly |
| Molecular formula | C14H22N4O9 |
| Molecular weight | ~390.4 g/mol |
| CAS number | 307297-39-8 |
| Synonyms | Epithalon, AEDG |
| Purity | Supplier stated |
| Form | Lyophilised powder |
| Storage | -20°C long-term; 2-8°C short-term |
Questions
What is Epitalon?
A synthetic tetrapeptide (Ala-Glu-Asp-Gly, AEDG) modelled on a fragment of the pineal-gland peptide epithalamin, supplied as a 10mg lyophilised vial for research.
What is Epitalon supplied as?
A 10mg lyophilised vial with supplier-stated purity, stored frozen until dispatch. Supplier documentation is available on request where held.
Do you stock Epitalon in the UK?
Yes. It is UK stocked with dispatch within 24–48 hours of confirmed payment on business days via tracked delivery.
Is Epitalon for research use only?
Yes. It is supplied strictly for laboratory research and is not for human or animal consumption.
Is Epitalon the same as Epithalon?
Yes. Epitalon, Epithalon, Epithalone and AEDG are all names for the same synthetic tetrapeptide, Ala-Glu-Asp-Gly (CAS 307297-39-8).
What is the difference between Epitalon and Pinealon?
Both are short synthetic peptides from the same St Petersburg research group. Epitalon is the tetrapeptide AEDG, studied mainly in telomere and pineal research; Pinealon is the tripeptide Glu-Asp-Arg, studied mainly in neuronal research models. Both are stocked here.
Where can I buy Epitalon in the UK?
North Peptides UK stocks Epitalon in the UK as a 10mg lyophilised vial and as a 10mg/3ml pen vial, both sent by tracked delivery within 24–48 hours of confirmed payment.
