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Cortagen vs Pinealon
Research material comparison: purity standards, available formats, molecular data, batch COA documentation, and regulatory status. For in vitro research use only.
Cortagen: DPinealon: D
| Attribute | Cortagen | Pinealon |
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| Category | Nootropic / Neuroprotective | Nootropic / Neuroprotective |
| Evidence Rating | D — Preclinical / Uncontrolled Russian Studies | D — Preclinical / Uncontrolled Russian Studies |
| Clinical Status | Preclinical / small open-label Russian studies only. No controlled clinical trials. Available as a dietary supplement in Russia. | Preclinical / small open-label Russian studies only. No controlled clinical trials. Sold as a dietary supplement in Russia. |
| Mechanism | Cortagen is proposed by the Khavinson group to penetrate cells and interact with DNA regulatory sequences to normalize gene expression in cortical neurons. Preclinical studies from the developer report that cortagen promotes neuronal survival under ischemic and neurotoxic conditions, modulates neuro... | 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 | ~446 g/mol | ~418 g/mol |
| WADA Status | Not Listed | Not Listed |
| Research Half-Life | — | — |
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| Regulatory (US) | Not FDA-approved or evaluated. Occasionally sold online as a research peptide. | 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 | Cortagen | Pinealon |
|---|---|---|
| Purity Standard | ≥98% | ≥98% |
| CAS Number | N/A | N/A |
| Molecular Formula | N/A | N/A |
| Available Formats | 20mg | 10mg |
| Batch COAs Published | — | — |
| Stock Status | Out of stock | Out of stock |
Availability at Volta Peptides
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