Epithalon (Epitalon)

Chemical & Structural Information

• Compound type: Synthetic four-amino-acid peptide
• CAS Number: 307297-39-8
• Molecular Formula: C14H22N4O9
• Molecular Weight: approximately 390.35 g/mol
• Peptide Sequence: AEDG | H-Ala-Glu-Asp-Gly-OH

What It Is

Epithalon, also called Epitalon, is a short peptide studied in aging and cell-regulation research. Most interest centres
on telomeres, telomerase, gene activity, circadian biology and oxidative stress.

Research Focus

• Telomere research - laboratory studies have explored effects on telomerase and chromosome-end biology.
• Cell aging - researchers examine markers linked with cell senescence and long-term cell function.
• Gene regulation - studies look at how short peptides may influence gene activity.
• Circadian research - Epithalon has also been studied in pineal and biological-clock models.

How It Is Studied

Because Epithalon is only four amino acids long, researchers study it as a small signalling peptide that may interact
with gene-regulation and cell-aging pathways.

Glossary

• Telomere: A protective end section of a chromosome.
• Telomerase: An enzyme that can extend telomeres.
• Senescence: A state where a cell stops dividing normally.
• Circadian rhythm: The body's roughly 24-hour biological clock.

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