What Is Epitalon?
A synthetic tetrapeptide studied primarily for telomerase activity and chromosomal stability.
01Definition
Epitalon is a genomic research compound. A synthetic tetrapeptide studied primarily for telomerase activity and chromosomal stability. It is also known as Epithalon; Epithalamin tetrapeptide.
Sequence · Ala-Glu-Asp-Gly (AEDG)
02Research Mechanism
Epitalon is a short Ala-Glu-Asp-Gly tetrapeptide modeled on the pineal peptide epithalamin. Its most-studied research property is induction of telomerase (hTERT) expression, with published assays reporting telomere elongation in cultured somatic cells.
Research framing only · No human-use claims
03Key Facts
| Classification | Genomic |
| Molecular weight | 390.39 g/mol |
| Also known as | Epithalon; Epithalamin tetrapeptide |
| Purity spec | ≥99% HPLC |
| Verification | MZ Biolabs · 5-panel |
| Use | Research Use Only |
04FAQ
What is Epitalon?
Epitalon is a genomic research compound. A synthetic tetrapeptide studied primarily for telomerase activity and chromosomal stability. It is also known as Epithalon; Epithalamin tetrapeptide. It is supplied strictly for laboratory research use.
What class of compound is Epitalon?
Epitalon is categorized as Genomic and is studied alongside related compounds in that research area.
What is the molecular weight of Epitalon?
Epitalon has a molecular weight of 390.39 g/mol.
How is Epitalon tested?
Every Ethos Bio lot of Epitalon is analyzed by an independent third-party laboratory (MZ Biolabs, Arizona) on a five-point panel — HPLC purity, mass-spec identity, endotoxin, heavy metals, and sterility — with a batch-specific Certificate of Analysis.
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