Epithalon Product Description
Epithalon is a short synthetic peptide built from four amino acids in the sequence Ala-Glu-Asp-Gly. Its structure was modeled on the amino acid composition of Epithalamin, a pineal gland extract studied in gerontology research.
As a defined tetrapeptide, Epithalon is well suited to analytical and mechanistic work. It is supplied as a filler-free lyophilized powder and reconstituted with a sterile solvent immediately before experimental use.
The compound sits within the pineal and AEDG peptide research area, alongside related bioregulator compounds studied for cellular signaling and regulatory function.
Compound Specifications
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| CAS Number | 307297-39-8 |
| PubChem CID | 219042 |
| Molecular Formula | C₁₄H₂₂N₄O₉ |
| Molecular Weight | 390.35 g/mol |
| Amino Acid Sequence | Ala-Glu-Asp-Gly (AEDG) |
| Sequence Length | 4 residues (tetrapeptide) |
| IUPAC | L-alanyl-L-alpha-glutamyl-L-alpha-aspartyl-glycine |
| Synonyms | Epitalon, Epithalamin, AEDG peptide |
| Source | Synthetic |
| Purity | ≥99% (HPLC) |
| Appearance | Lyophilized white powder |
| Solubility | Soluble in water |
| Storage | -20°C, protect from light |
Epithalon Peptide Structure
Source: PubChem
Research Applications
| Research Area | In Vitro Application |
|---|---|
| Telomere biology | Experimental systems measuring telomerase-associated activity and telomere-length metrics in cell-based models |
| Gene expression | Assays quantifying transcriptional changes in defined differentiation markers |
| Epigenetic regulation | Molecular-modeling and binding studies of peptide and histone interactions |
| Peptide characterization | Analytical evaluation of tetrapeptide identity, sequence, and stability |
Storage and Handling
- Store the lyophilized compound at -20°C, protected from light.
- After reconstitution, store at 2-8°C and use promptly.
- Maintain aseptic handling to preserve compound integrity.
