Epithalon

Research Guide · Laboratory Use Only

Epithalon (epitalon) is a synthetic tetrapeptide based on a fragment of the pineal peptide epithalamin, studied in longevity and cellular-aging research.

What it is

Epithalon is studied for its reported ability to activate telomerase and influence telomere maintenance in cell models, along with effects on melatonin and circadian signaling via the pineal axis.

How it’s studied

Research focuses on telomere biology, cellular aging, and pineal/circadian regulation.

Research focus areas

• Telomerase activity and telomere maintenance
• Cellular-aging research models
• Pineal-axis and melatonin signaling
• Circadian-regulation studies

Handling & documentation

In the laboratory this material is typically supplied as a lyophilized (freeze-dried) powder and reconstituted with bacteriostatic or sterile water for in-vitro work. As with any research compound, the quality signal that matters most is a lot-specific Certificate of Analysis (COA) from an independent lab, confirming identity by mass spectrometry and purity by HPLC. Store per the supplier’s guidance and verify the COA before use.

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