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Synthetic tetrapeptide
Epitalon
Epitalon is a synthetic tetrapeptide with the sequence Ala-Glu-Asp-Gly, developed as a short synthetic counterpart to the peptide fraction originally isolated from the pineal gland. At 390 g/mol it is among the smallest peptides in the catalog. It is supplied as a lyophilised powder in sealed vials, boxed in tens, for laboratory research use only.
$79.71 (£62.97) per box of 10 vials · 10 mg, 40 mg, 50 mg
Overview
What is Epitalon?
Epitalon is a synthetic tetrapeptide with the sequence Ala-Glu-Asp-Gly, developed as a short synthetic counterpart to the peptide fraction originally isolated from the pineal gland. At 390 g/mol it is among the smallest peptides in the catalog. It is supplied as a lyophilised powder in sealed vials, boxed in tens, for laboratory research use only.
Epitalon at a glance
| Compound | Epitalon |
|---|---|
| Also known as | Epithalon, Epithalamin, AEDG peptide, Epitalone |
| Classification | Synthetic tetrapeptide |
| CAS number | 307297-39-8 |
| Molecular formula | C14H22N4O9 |
| Molecular weight | 390.35 g/mol |
| Sequence | Ala-Glu-Asp-Gly |
| Purity | 99%+ by HPLC |
| Physical form | Lyophilised powder |
| Available strengths | 10 mg, 40 mg, 50 mg |
| Box quantity | 10 vials |
| Price from | $7.97 per vial ($79.71 per box) |
| Research status | Not approved in the UK, EU or US. Human data is limited to small Russian studies, several decades old, that have not been independently replicated. |
| Documentation | Batch-specific COA (Janoshik or Freedom Diagnostic) |
Nominal specifications. The authoritative figures for any given box are those printed on its batch COA.
Pricing
How much does Epitalon cost?
Epitalon starts at $7.97 per vial (£6.30), sold in boxes of 10 at $79.71. One box is the smallest order and there is no trade account or minimum spend. Larger volumes are negotiable.
| Strength | Per vial | Box of 10 |
|---|---|---|
| 10 mg | $7.97 £6.30 | $79.71 £62.97 |
| 40 mg | $14.21 £11.23 | $142.14 £112.29 |
| 50 mg | $15.50 £12.25 | $155.00 £122.45 |
Handling
How should Epitalon be stored and reconstituted?
Full explanation of why each of these matters: peptide handling and storage reference.
Research Context
What is Epitalon researched for?
Below is a plain-English summary of what published research has investigated, and what it has found. These are descriptions of research activity and published results. They are not claims about what Epitalon does, and nothing here is a statement that it is safe or effective for any purpose.
Telomerase research
The best-known claim is that Epitalon increases telomerase activity, the enzyme maintaining the protective caps on chromosome ends. Supporting evidence comes from a small number of cell culture studies and has not been broadly reproduced by independent groups. 1
Pineal and circadian biology
Epitalon is the synthetic stand-in for a pineal gland extract, and much of the original work examined melatonin rhythms and age-related changes in that gland.
Peptide bioregulator theory
It is the flagship compound of a Russian research tradition proposing that very short peptides act as direct gene regulators. That framework is not widely accepted outside those groups, which is worth knowing when reading the Epitalon literature.
References
- 1Epitalon increases telomere length in human cell lines through telomerase upregulation or ALT activity. Biogerontology (2025). PMID 40908429
Links open the record on PubMed or PubMed Central. These are citations to published research, not claims about this product.
Applications
Where Epitalon is used in the laboratory
- Telomerase expression studies in cell culture
- Pineal peptide biology and circadian regulation research
- Short-peptide stability and solubility characterisation
- Comparative studies against longer peptide bioregulators
Verification
Does Epitalon come with a COA?
Yes — every box. Each batch of Epitalon is analysed by Janoshik Analytical or Freedom Diagnostic. The certificate confirms identity by mass spectrometry and purity by HPLC, and is tied to the batch number printed on the vial label. You can ask to see it before you order.
Example COA. You receive the certificate matching your own batch.
Questions
Epitalon questions, answered
What is the difference between Epitalon and Epithalamin?
Epithalamin is the original peptide extract prepared from bovine pineal gland, a mixture rather than a single defined compound. Epitalon is the synthetic tetrapeptide Ala-Glu-Asp-Gly identified from that work. Only the synthetic form has a defined sequence and molecular weight that a COA can verify, which is what we supply.
How much does Epitalon cost?
Epitalon starts at $7.97 per vial, sold in boxes of 10 vials at $79.71 per box (about £62.97). 3 strengths available: 10 mg, 40 mg, 50 mg. There is no minimum order.
What purity is your Epitalon?
All batches test at 99%+ purity. Every box ships with a batch-specific Certificate of Analysis from Janoshik Analytical or Freedom Diagnostic, confirming identity by mass spectrometry and purity by HPLC.
Is there a minimum order for Epitalon?
No. You can order a single box of 10 vials. There is no trade account, bulk commitment or minimum spend.
How is Epitalon shipped?
Tracked and in discreet, plain packaging, dispatched within 1–3 working days. Delivery estimates are UK 5–7 working days, EU 8–10, USA 5–8 and rest of world 10–12. Full detail is on the shipping page.
