Epitalon
Synthetic tetrapeptide
Epitalon, also spelled epithalon, is a synthetic tetrapeptide associated with research on pineal biology, circadian signaling, cellular aging, telomere-related hypotheses, and oxidative stress.
For laboratory and research use only. Not for human or veterinary use.
Form
Lyophilized
Available strengths
25 mg
Research class
Cellular Senescence & Mitochondrial Signaling
Evidence grade
Level III
Limited or preliminary human evidence
Scientific overview
Epitalon, also spelled epithalon, is a synthetic tetrapeptide associated with research on pineal biology, circadian signaling, cellular aging, telomere-related hypotheses, and oxidative stress.
Mechanism under investigation
Proposed mechanisms include effects on gene expression, antioxidant systems, circadian pathways, and telomerase activity, but these mechanisms are not established as clinically meaningful in humans.
Research evidence summary
Predominantly preclinical with limited, methodologically uncertain human literature.
Level IV, Predominantly preclinical
Key research limitations
Many claims rely on small studies, regional publications, nonstandardized materials, or surrogate endpoints. Independent replication is limited.
Safety & toxicology context
Comprehensive human pharmacokinetic, genotoxicity, carcinogenicity, and long-term safety data are lacking.
Regulatory & development status
No FDA-approved drug product; FDA has identified safety-information gaps for compounded epitalon.
Supplied strictly for in-vitro and ex-vivo laboratory research. Not for human or veterinary administration, diagnostic, or therapeutic use. Import and regulatory compliance remain the responsibility of the receiving researcher.
Available research formats
- Epitalon (Epithalon), 25 mgLyophilized
Lot documentation
Every Cendrix lot ships with an HPLC purity chromatogram, mass-spectrometry identity confirmation, appearance and reconstitution observations, and endotoxin testing where applicable. Lot certificates are retrievable from the Quality page using the lot number printed on the vial.
Curated references
External searches link to PubMed, ClinicalTrials.gov, Google Scholar, and FDA records. Cendrix does not endorse interpretations published in third-party sources.
Editorial provenance
- Last scientific review
- June 2026
- Literature search through
- June 2026
- Regulatory review status
- Pending counsel approval
Persistent disclaimer
For laboratory research use only. Not for human or veterinary use, diagnosis, treatment, prevention, or personal experimentation. This content summarizes published research and is not medical advice.