Epitalon
Epithalon / Epithalamin
A tetrapeptide that activates telomerase, the enzyme responsible for maintaining telomere length. One of the most intriguing anti-aging peptides with decades of Russian research.
Key Research
Peer-Reviewed Evidence • 3 Citations
Peptide bioregulation of aging: Results of a 15-year study
Khavinson VK•Bull Exp Biol Med•2003•PMID: 12937682
Key Finding: Epitalon treatment reduced mortality by 52% and significantly decreased cancer incidence in aging animal models over 15 years.
View on PubMedEpitalon peptide activates chromatin at the old age
Khavinson VK et al.•Neuro Endocrinol Lett•2003•PMID: 14647001
Key Finding: Epitalon reactivates heterochromatin in aged cells, restoring gene expression patterns associated with younger biological age.
View on PubMedEffect of epithalamin on telomerase activity and telomere length in human somatic cells
Khavinson V et al.•Bull Exp Biol Med•2003•PMID: 14639365
Key Finding: Epitalon activates telomerase in human somatic cells, increasing telomere length and suggesting anti-aging potential at the chromosomal level.
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📊 Evidence by Outcome
Activates telomerase in human cell cultures. Animal studies show lifespan extension. Human clinical data limited.
8 studies • Consistency: Mixed • Effect: Unclear
Normalizes melatonin production in older adults. May improve sleep-wake cycles.
5 studies • Consistency: Moderate • Effect: Moderate
👥 Community Insights
Sleep improved noticeably. Hard to measure anti-aging effects short-term.
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📋 Protocol Snapshot
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