Research record
Overview
Compound name: Epitalon
Alternative names: Epithalon; Epithalamin (related peptide extract, not identical)
Compound classification: Synthetic peptide; pineal-derived peptide analog
Brief factual description:
Epitalon is a synthetic tetrapeptide modeled after peptides isolated from the pineal gland. It has been studied primarily for its effects on cellular aging processes, telomerase activity, and neuroendocrine regulation.
Mechanism of Action
Primary biological targets: Telomerase-related gene expression pathways; pineal neuroendocrine signaling
Affected systems: Cellular aging, neuroendocrine, immune
Receptor selectivity: Does not act via a classical single receptor
Downstream signaling effects:
Modulation of gene expression associated with telomere maintenance, cellular proliferation limits, and circadian regulatory pathways.




