Epitalon (also known as Epithalon or Epithalamin) is a synthetic tetrapeptide composed of four amino acids — alanine, glutamic acid, aspartic acid, and glycine (Ala-Glu-Asp-Gly). It is a synthetic analog of epithalamin, a peptide naturally produced by the pineal gland.
In laboratory research, Epitalon is studied for its proposed role in regulating telomerase activity — the enzyme associated with maintaining telomere length — as well as its influence on circadian and melatonin signaling, oxidative-stress markers, and cellular senescence pathways. These properties make it a subject of interest in longevity and cellular-maintenance research models.
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