Overview
Longevity and cellular-research compounds are studied for pathways such as mitochondrial signaling, telomere biology, and redox balance, mostly in preclinical work. Some rest on a limited, single-group literature. Where that is the case, this guide says so rather than overstating it.
A synthetic tetrapeptide (Khavinson class) studied for effects on telomerase and pineal regulation in aging research.
Evidence at a glance: Preclinical (animal) evidence
The cited evidence here is preclinical animal-model work, with limited or no human-trial data. Read the research profile accordingly.
Molecular identity
- Molecular formula
- C14H22N4O9
- Molecular weight
- 390.35 g/mol
- CAS number
- 307297-39-8
- Amino acids
- 4
- Appearance
- White lyophilized powder
- Purity (HPLC)
- 99%
Researched mechanism
Studied for telomerase activation and pineal/melatonin regulation in preclinical aging models.
Described as a mechanism characterized in the literature, not an effect you should expect from use.
What the published research shows
Telomerase activity and longevity-related endpoints studied in preclinical work from the originating labs.
Honest note on evidence: Evidence comes largely from the originating research group; independent replication is limited.
Every citation states its study type and population, so preclinical data is never presented as human-efficacy evidence.
How it compares
| Versus | Attribute | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Pinealon | Class | Both are Khavinson-class short peptide bioregulators. |
Reconstitution
Concentration math only: adding bacteriostatic water to the vial gives the resulting mg/mL shown below. This is not usage guidance.
| Vial | Bacteriostatic water | Concentration |
|---|---|---|
| 10 mg | 2 mL | 5 mg/mL |
Storage & stability
| State | Temperature | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Lyophilized (unopened) | -20°C | 24 months |
| Reconstituted | 2–8°C | up to 3 weeks |
Common questions
Is the telomerase claim proven?+
It comes from a limited, mostly single-group preclinical literature. We flag that rather than overstate it.
