Epithalon (also written Epitalon) is a synthetic tetrapeptide (Ala-Glu-Asp-Gly) studied for its effects on telomerase activity. As telomere biology has become central to aging research, epithalon has emerged as a key research tool for investigating telomere maintenance mechanisms.
Telomerase Research
Telomerase is the enzyme responsible for maintaining telomere length, the protective caps on chromosome ends that shorten with each cell division. Research has examined epithalon’s effects on telomerase reverse transcriptase (hTERT) expression and telomere length maintenance in cell culture and animal models.
Longevity Research Applications
Published preclinical studies have investigated epithalon’s effects on lifespan extension models, melatonin production, circadian rhythm regulation, and antioxidant enzyme expression. Its relationship to pineal gland function has been studied alongside direct telomere effects.
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Vault Peptides offers epithalon in 10mg and 50mg concentrations. HPLC verified. CoA included.
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