Epithalon

【Risk-Focused Statement】 This product, Epithalon (Ala-Glu-Asp-Gly), is a synthetic tetrapeptide research reagent. Please note that its commercial name is often associated with unverified concepts such as “anti-aging” and “telomere.” In strict compliance with regulations, this page definitively categorizes the product as a “chemical tool for fundamental life science mechanism research.” It is not sold as a pharmaceutical, dietary supplement, or consumer product with anti-aging, life-extending, or any other health efficacy claims. Any use in humans, clinical settings, or other non-research applications is strictly prohibited.

1. Product Overview
This product, Epithalon, is a synthetic linear tetrapeptide with the sequence Ala-Glu-Asp-Gly. As a research tool focused on fundamental studies in aging biology and cellular lifespan, it is prepared by solid-phase peptide synthesis and supplied in its acetate salt form as a white lyophilized powder. It is specifically designed for in vitro and preclinical fundamental mechanistic research in the fields of cell biology, molecular biology, and gerontology, to explore potential associations between short peptides and specific biological processes under controlled conditions.

2. Key Features

• Defined Chemical Identity: Precise molecular weight and amino acid sequence (Ala-Glu-Asp-Gly) are provided to ensure research accuracy and reproducibility.

• High Purity Standard: Verified by High-Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC) analysis, with a purity of ≥ 95%.

• Rigorous Quality Control: Subjected to sterility and low endotoxin testing, meeting research reagent standards.

• Stable Formulation: Lyophilized powder form, recommended for long-term storage in a dry, dark environment at -20°C.

3. Primary Research Applications (Examples – Must be Mechanistic Fundamental Research)

• Cellular Senescence Model Research: In in vitro cultured cell models (e.g., replicative senescence models), serves as an investigational compound to explore its potential effects on cell cycle regulation or the expression of specific senescence-associated secretory phenotype (SASP) factors.

• Fundamental Telomere Biology Research: As a molecular probe in strictly controlled experimental systems, studies the in vitro molecular regulatory mechanisms of telomerase activity or telomere length maintenance under short peptide intervention.

• Peptide Signal Transduction Research: Used to identify and characterize potential cell surface or intracellular targets it may interact with, and to study related signal transduction events.

• Comparative Biology Studies: Serves as a standardized chemical intervention for comparative studies of specific phenotypes among cell/model organism populations with different genotypes or treatment conditions.

4. Usage and Storage

• Reconstitution using a sterile, specific buffer according to published scientific literature is recommended.

• After reconstitution, it should be aliquoted immediately and stored frozen at -20°C or below to avoid repeated freeze-thaw cycles.

• Note: Laboratory safety protocols should be followed during handling, including wearing appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE).

5. Disclaimer
This product is sold solely as a research tool for exploring fundamental life science questions. Its research applications focus on understanding basic biological processes, not on developing any applied products. The seller does not endorse, support, and disassociates from any commercial promotion that uses it for non-research purposes such as “anti-aging” or “life extension.” The purchaser must be a legally registered research institution or a qualified researcher and must commit to using this product exclusively for legal, compliant in vitro or preclinical fundamental research. Its use in humans, addition to food/dietary supplements, or personal use for any health purpose is explicitly prohibited. The seller assumes zero responsibility for any scientific ethical, legal, or health risks arising from any form of misuse, abuse, or promotion based on commercial concepts.