Longevity · Sep 18, 2024
What Epitalon Research Actually Shows on Telomerase
Summary
Epitalon, the four-amino-acid bioregulator from the pineal-research program in St. Petersburg, has been studied for telomerase activation in cell and rodent models.
Why It Matters
Telomere shortening is one of the recognized hallmarks of aging. Epitalon is one of the few peptides with a long published history specifically around telomerase activity, even if Western replication is limited.
Key Findings
- Telomerase upregulation reported in human somatic cell research.
- Lifespan-extension data in rodent models from Russian research groups.
- Western replication and clinical data are limited; results should be read with caution.