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Epithalon: molecular data, studies & sources
Epithalon is catalogued here as a research compound. This profile brings together the molecular source record, selected indexed publications and available supplier comparisons. Evidence for a named substance does not authenticate a commercial product.
Compiled by PeptideTech Editors · Sources checked · Selected bibliography, not a systematic review
Molecular formula, weight & structure
- Molecular formula (MF)
- C14H22N4O9
- Molecular weight (MW)
- 390.35 g/mol
- PubChem compound ID
- 219042
- Record title
- Epitalon
Values describe the selected PubChem molecular entity. Counterions, salt forms, hydration and sequence changes can alter the supplied material. Confirm the exact identity against the supplier specification.
Source: PubChem CID 219042 · retrieved 2026-09-21

Chemical identifiers and source data
- IUPAC name
- (4S)-4-[[(2S)-2-aminopropanoyl]amino]-5-[[(2S)-3-carboxy-1-(carboxymethylamino)-1-oxopropan-2-yl]amino]-5-oxopentanoic acid
- InChIKey
- HGHOBRRUMWJWCU-FXQIFTODSA-N
- SMILES
- C[C@@H](C(=O)N[C@@H](CCC(=O)O)C(=O)N[C@@H](CC(=O)O)C(=O)NCC(=O)O)N
Human and clinical studies
Selected human-study records are shown with their indexed or reviewed study type. Check the original article for the intervention, formulation and controls; the molecule can also be a comparator or measured variable.
- Human study · PubMed trial index
Pineal-regulating tetrapeptide epitalon improves eye retina condition in retinitis pigmentosa.
Khavinson V, Razumovsky M, Trofimova S et al. · Neuro endocrinology letters · 2002
PMID 12195242
Preclinical research, reviews & other publications
Animal studies, laboratory experiments, reviews and other indexed papers answer different questions. A review is secondary evidence; a case report does not estimate how often an outcome occurs.
- Review · secondary evidence
Overview of Epitalon-Highly Bioactive Pineal Tetrapeptide with Promising Properties.
Araj SK, Brzezik J, Mądra-Gackowska K et al. · International journal of molecular sciences · 2025
PMID 40141333 · DOI: 10.3390/ijms26062691
- Research publication · design requires review
Epitalon increases telomere length in human cell lines through telomerase upregulation or ALT activity.
Al-Dulaimi S, Thomas R, Matta S et al. · Biogerontology · 2025
PMID 40908429 · DOI: 10.1007/s10522-025-10315-x
- Review · secondary evidence
Peptides and Ageing.
Khavinson VKh · Neuro endocrinology letters · 2002
PMID 12374906
Epithalon supplier sources
Scientific sources describe molecules and experiments. The commercial links below identify recorded supplier packages. A publication or chemical database entry does not verify the seller, purity, sterility or contents of a lot. Some links are affiliate links; see our disclosure.
Compare all Epithalon sizes, forms and supplier prices →
| Supplier | Recorded packages | Example source listing |
|---|---|---|
| Blank PeptidesUSD | 10mg Vial1 recorded offers | 10mg Vial · $40.00Checked Sep 21, 2026Supplier listing |
| Modified AminosUSD | 10mg Vial1 recorded offers | 10mg Vial · $29.99Checked Sep 16, 2026Supplier listing |
| American PeptidesUSD | 10mg Vial1 recorded offers | 10mg Vial · $60.00Checked Sep 21, 2026Supplier listing |
| Amino ClubUSD | 10mg Vial1 recorded offers | 10mg Vial · $29.99Checked Sep 16, 2026Supplier listing |
| Amino USAUSD | 10mg Vial · 50mg Vial2 recorded offers | 10mg Vial · $27.00Checked Sep 16, 2026Supplier listing |
| Cenexa LabsUSD | 10mg Vial1 recorded offers | 10mg Vial · $54.99Checked Sep 16, 2026Supplier listing |
| US Peptide LabsUSD | 100mg Vial1 recorded offers | 100mg Vial · $180.00Checked Sep 16, 2026Supplier listing |
| Particle PeptidesEUR | 10mg Vial1 recorded offers | 10mg Vial · €45.99Checked Sep 16, 2026Supplier listing |
| PeptiLabCAD | 10mg Vial1 recorded offers | 10mg Vial · CA$65.00Checked Sep 17, 2026Supplier listing |
| Nuvion PeptidesCAD | 50mg Vial1 recorded offers | 50mg Vial · CA$174.99Checked Sep 21, 2026Supplier listing |
| AminoVaultUSD | 10mg Vial1 recorded offers | 10mg Vial · $47.60Checked Sep 19, 2026Supplier listing |
| BioStacksCAD | 10mg Vial · 50mg Vial2 recorded offers | 10mg Vial · CA$75.00Checked Sep 21, 2026Supplier listing |
| PepspanEUR | 10mg Vial1 recorded offers | 10mg Vial · €54.90Checked Sep 21, 2026Supplier listing |
Reference sources & further reading
- PubChem compound record 219042 — chemical identity and structure.
- Wikipedia: Epitalon — Background encyclopedia; not a primary clinical source.
The citations above link directly to publication records. Encyclopedia links are background reading and are not used to establish clinical effectiveness.
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