epithalon
3 articles tagged with ‘epithalon’
Epithalon: Telomerase Activation and Longevity Research — A Comprehensive Scientific Review
Epithalon peptide research review: telomerase activation, preclinical longevity studies, mechanism, safety, and limitations.
Epithalon Research: Telomerase Activation and Longevity Effects
Epithalon, a synthetic tetrapeptide (Ala-Glu-Asp-Gly, AEDG), activates telomerase in human cells, leading to telomere elongation according to studies by Vladimir Khavinson's group. Research also shows lifespan extensions of 6% to 25% in rodents, reduced tumor incidence, and restored melatonin rhythms in aging models. These findings link the peptide to pineal gland function and oxidative stress reduction, though independent replication remains limited.
Anti-Aging Peptides: Epithalon, NAD+, GHK-Cu Research
Research on anti-aging peptides targets cellular aging processes like telomere shortening, mitochondrial decline, and gene expression changes. Compounds such as Epithalon from Khavinson’s group, GHK-Cu with over 4,000 gene interactions documented by Pickart, and NAD+ for sirtuin activation show promise in preclinical models. These peptides support studies on telomerase activation, collagen synthesis, DNA repair, and more, with all compounds verified at ≥98% purity by HPLC and published COAs.