Cognitive & Neurological
Pinealon
Short pineal-derived peptide studied for blood-brain barrier penetration and gene expression changes in neuronal models.
Also known asEDR peptide · Glu-Asp-Arg
Identity
Residue chain
One bead per amino acid residue, N-terminus to C-terminus. Long chains are shown truncated.
- Molecular weight
- 417.4 Da
- Amino acid residues
- 3
- Half-life
- ~30–60 minutes
- CAS number
- —
Monograph
Specifications
- Research area
- Cognitive & Neurological
- Half-life
- ~30–60 minutes
- Molecular weight
- 417.4 Da
- Amino acid residues
- 3
- Mechanism of action
- It penetrates the blood-brain barrier and regulates gene expression in neuronal cells. It increases the synthesis of melatonin and serotonin, regulating the circadian rhythm and enhancing central nervous system function.
- Storage and handling
- Refrigerate at 2–8 °C after reconstitution.