Cognition
Pinealon
Also known as: EDR-Peptid, Glu-Asp-Arg, Khavinson-Tripeptid
A synthetic tripeptide bioregulator (Glu-Asp-Arg) from the Russian school of Vladimir Khavinson, developed from pineal gland peptides and studied in neuroprotection and longevity research.
Structure
- Sequence
- Glu-Asp-Arg
- Molecular formula
- C₁₅H₂₆N₆O₈
- Molecular weight
- 418.41 Da
- Amino acids
- 3
- Half-life
- < 10 minutes im Plasma
Mechanism of action
Pinealon is proposed to enter cells and bind DNA sequences in promoter regions, modulating tissue-specific gene expression. Studies describe antioxidant effects in neuronal cells.
Studies
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