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Cerebrolysin vs Pinealon
Research material comparison: purity standards, available formats, molecular data, batch COA documentation, and regulatory status. For in vitro research use only.
Cerebrolysin: CPinealon: D
| Attribute | Cerebrolysin | Pinealon |
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| Category | Nootropic / Neuroprotective | Nootropic / Neuroprotective |
| Evidence Rating | C — Phase I–II Clinical Trials | D — Preclinical / Uncontrolled Russian Studies |
| Clinical Status | Approved as prescription drug in 50+ countries (Austria, Russia, China, South Korea, and others). Not FDA-approved. Over 150 clinical trials with >7,000 patients. | Preclinical / small open-label Russian studies only. No controlled clinical trials. Sold as a dietary supplement in Russia. |
| Mechanism | Cerebrolysin provides multimodal neuroprotection through several pathways: it enhances neurogenesis and neuroplasticity via activation of PI3K/AKT and Sonic Hedgehog (Shh) signaling, promotes synaptic remodeling through CREB phosphorylation and BDNF-like activity, inhibits calpain-mediated neuronal ... | According to the Khavinson bioregulatory peptide theory, pinealon is proposed to penetrate cell membranes, enter the nucleus, and interact with specific DNA sequences to regulate gene expression related to neuronal function and pineal melatonin synthesis. Preclinical studies from the Khavinson group... |
| Half-Life | — | — |
| Bioavailability | — | — |
| Molecular Weight | — | ~418 g/mol |
| WADA Status | Not Listed | Not Listed |
| Research Half-Life | — | — |
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| Regulatory (US) | Not FDA-approved. No IND application. Cannot be legally prescribed. | Not FDA-approved or evaluated. Not available as a pharmaceutical. Occasionally sold online as a research peptide. |
Research Material Specifications
Catalog specifications for the corresponding research materials, including batch documentation coverage.
| Specification | Cerebrolysin | Pinealon |
|---|---|---|
| Purity Standard | ≥98% | ≥98% |
| CAS Number | N/A | N/A |
| Molecular Formula | N/A | N/A |
| Available Formats | 60mg | 10mg |
| Batch COAs Published | — | — |
| Stock Status | Out of stock | Out of stock |
Availability at Volta Peptides
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