For laboratory research purposes only. Not for human consumption.
Epithalon
Product Overview
Epithalon 50mg is offered by Healthy Peps as a laboratory research tetrapeptide. This product is supplied in lyophilized form at ≥99% purity and is intended strictly for in vitro and laboratory research purposes only. Not for human or veterinary consumption.
This product is supplied in lyophilized powder and is packaged in sealed, laboratory-grade vials. Review the current batch report to confirm identity, content and analytical purity. A catalogue specification is not a batch-specific test result.
This product is not intended for human or veterinary consumption. For laboratory and research use only.
Buy Epithalon 50 mg in Canada — ≥99% Purity Tetrapeptide
Epithalon 50 mg (epitalon, AEDG) is supplied by Healthy Peps as a lyophilized tetrapeptide for telomerase and cellular-ageing research, shipped from Canada with batch documentation.
Reference Data
- Compound
- Epithalon / Epitalon (Ala-Glu-Asp-Gly)
- CAS Number
- 307297-39-8
- Sequence
- Ala-Glu-Asp-Gly (AEDG)
- Molecular Weight
- ≈ 390.35 Da
- Appearance
- White lyophilized powder
- Solubility (lab)
- Water, saline, bacteriostatic water
- Vial Format
- 50 mg per vial
- Storage
- −20 °C lyophilized, protected from light
Research Context
Epithalon is a synthetic tetrapeptide derived from the bovine pineal extract epithalamin. Its research profile rests mainly on work by Khavinson and colleagues reporting that the AEDG sequence induced telomerase activity in cultured human somatic cells, published in the Bulletin of Experimental Biology and Medicine in the early 2000s. That finding is the reason epithalon appears in nearly every review of peptide-based telomere research.
Telomerase activation in somatic cells is an unusual property and a correspondingly sensitive research area, so the published literature should be read carefully and critically: replication of the original findings in independent model systems remains the subject of ongoing work. Healthy Peps lists the compound for replicate-study purposes, not as an established result.
In the laboratory, epithalon is used in cell-culture ageing models, telomerase activity assays, and studies of chromatin and gene-expression changes over successive cell passages. Its short, defined sequence makes HPLC and mass-spectrometric verification straightforward.
The 50 mg format supports long-duration cell-culture protocols, which typically consume more material than acute assays.
Selected Reading & Research Notes
- Khavinson VKh, et al. — Bulletin of Experimental Biology and Medicine (early 2000s) — Reported telomerase activation in cultured human somatic cells by the AEDG peptide.
- Peptide-based telomere research reviews — Discuss replication and criticism of telomerase-induction findings in independent model systems.
Citations are provided for research orientation only. Healthy Peps does not claim that any cited finding applies to this material, and published results should be independently verified before use in a protocol.
Laboratory Handling
Reconstitute with bacteriostatic water or your protocol diluent, adding it against the vial wall and swirling gently; avoid vortexing. Store reconstituted material refrigerated and use within your protocol window. Lyophilized vials are held at −20 °C, protected from light and moisture.
How It Differs From Related Compounds
Epithalon’s research endpoint — telomerase activity and replicative lifespan in cultured cells — is distinct from every other peptide on this catalogue. It is studied in ageing and senescence models, so it is not a functional alternative to metabolic, GH-axis or neuropeptide research compounds.
Epithalon — Buyer Questions
Products sold by Healthy Peps are intended strictly for laboratory research use only. They are not intended for human consumption and are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. Healthy Peps does not provide medical advice.
Customer Reviews
Clean reconstitution
Dissolves clearly with no particulate. Multiple batches and all reconstituted perfectly. Well synthesized and properly stored.
Luke M.
Great epithalon
Excellent quality. Properly synthesized and gives me consistent results. COA is verifiable.
Greg S.
No issues
Three orders, every batch consistent. Pure, properly stored, well documented. My lab relies on this now.
Cam T.
Stable and well handled
This has maintained activity through my whole study. Properly lyophilized and stored. Quality is evident.
Joe F.
Good quality
Consistent, expected effects. Recommend.
Rach L.
Verifiable and reliable
The batch lookup tool makes documentation easy. High purity. Very happy with this supplier.
Sara N.
Verifiable and reliable
The batch lookup tool makes documentation easy. High purity. Very happy with this supplier.
Sara N.
Fast delivery to Saskatoon
Four days to Saskatoon with proper packaging. Intact and active. COA was available right away.
Kate B.
Best Canadian epithalon source
Searched for a reliable source for ages. This is it. Properly synthesized, verifiable COA.
Mel J.
Reliable
Consistent across batches. Pure, well documented. Simple as that.
Ben G.
Clean reconstitution
Dissolves clearly with no particulate. Multiple batches and all reconstituted perfectly. Well synthesized and properly stored.
Luke M.
Best Canadian epithalon source
Searched for a reliable source for ages. This is it. Properly synthesized, verifiable COA.
Mel J.
Good quality
Consistent, expected effects. Recommend.
Rach L.
Reliable
Consistent across batches. Pure, well documented. Simple as that.
Ben G.
Legit peptide
Verified the sequence via mass spec and it's correct. This is genuine epithalon.
Amy C.
Consistent across batches
Every batch from here has been consistent. That only comes from high purity. Very satisfied.
Pat O.
No issues
Three orders, every batch consistent. Pure, properly stored, well documented. My lab relies on this now.
Cam T.
Great epithalon
Excellent quality. Properly synthesized and gives me consistent results. COA is verifiable.
Greg S.
Stable and well handled
This has maintained activity through my whole study. Properly lyophilized and stored. Quality is evident.
Joe F.
Good, keep it in stock
Quality is confirmed. It sells out sometimes which is annoying. When available it's excellent.
Dan R.
Good, keep it in stock
Quality is confirmed. It sells out sometimes which is annoying. When available it's excellent.
Dan R.
Fast delivery to Saskatoon
Four days to Saskatoon with proper packaging. Intact and active. COA was available right away.
Kate B.
Legit peptide
Verified the sequence via mass spec and it's correct. This is genuine epithalon.
Amy C.
Consistent across batches
Every batch from here has been consistent. That only comes from high purity. Very satisfied.
Pat O.
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