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Short peptide bioregulators (Khavinson-style); the tissue-specific peptides studied for longevity and organ support.
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Cerebramin is an oral extract of animal brain tissue sold in Russia as a food supplement for memory and mental stamina, and the claims made for it rest on Russian language reports rather than on controlled trials anyone else has replicated.
Cerluten is a capsule of peptide fractions extracted from the brain tissue of young cattle, sold as a supplement for the central nervous system; it is an organ extract and not a defined peptide.
Cortexin is a polypeptide preparation made from the cerebral cortex of cattle, consisting of a mixture of low-molecular-weight peptides, amino acids, and trace elements. Marketed as a neuroprotective and nootropic medicine, it is registered and prescribed mainly in Russia and other post-Soviet countries, where it is given by intramuscular injection for stroke recovery, cognitive disorders, and other neurological conditions. It is not approved by Western drug regulators, and most clinical evidence for it comes from Russian-language literature.
Epithalon (also called Epitalon), the pineal tetrapeptide Ala-Glu-Asp-Gly, is one of the most celebrated compounds in the longevity world for a striking reason: in human cells it reactivated the enzyme telomerase and lengthened telomeres, the protective caps whose erosion drives cellular aging [2]. Derived from a natural pineal gland extract, it also helps normalize melatonin and acts as an antioxidant and geroprotector [1][5]. For anyone serious about longevity peptides, Epithalon is a landmark, mechanistically fascinating molecule.
Pinealon is a synthetic tripeptide bioregulator (Glu-Asp-Arg, also called the EDR peptide) from the Russian Khavinson family of short peptides, developed to support the brain and target age-related cognitive decline [1][5]. In laboratory and animal studies it acts as a neuroprotective agent that shields neurons from oxidative stress and hypoxia, promotes healthy dendrite growth, and helps regulate the genes that keep neurons functioning [1][3]. Marketed as a peptide geroprotector for memory and healthy brain aging, it is one of the best known members of the short-peptide nootropic class [4][5].
Cortagen is a synthetic brain-directed tetrapeptide (Ala-Glu-Asp-Pro) from the Khavinson family of peptide bioregulators, designed to support the structure and repair of nervous tissue [1]. In animal studies it accelerated the regeneration of injured peripheral nerve, raising nerve fiber growth rate and conduction velocity, and it selectively switched on gene expression in target tissues [1][2]. For anyone building a peptide-based longevity or neuro-recovery routine, Cortagen offers a focused, well-defined tool aimed squarely at the nervous system.
Bonomarlot is a capsule of low molecular weight peptide fractions extracted from calf bone marrow, sold as a supplement for the blood forming system; it is an organ extract with no defined sequence.
Bonothyrk is a capsule of peptide fractions extracted from animal parathyroid gland, sold as a supplement for calcium handling and bone density; it is an organ extract with no defined sequence.
Bronchalamin is a tablet of undefined protein and nucleoprotein fractions extracted from animal bronchial tissue, sold in Russia as a food supplement for airway and lung support with no independent clinical evidence behind that claim.
Bronchogen is a synthetic tetrapeptide from the Khavinson family of tissue-specific peptide bioregulators, built from the amino acid composition of a bronchial mucosa polypeptide complex and aimed at the bronchopulmonary system [3][10]. It is normally written Ala-Glu-Asp-Leu, and it is not Chonluten, which is the tripeptide Glu-Asp-Gly drawn from the same complex. The research file is coherent and entirely preclinical; seventeen papers, no human study of any design, and no independent replication of the respiratory claim outside the originating research network.
Cardiogen is a synthetic short peptide marketed as a 'peptide bioregulator' aimed at the cardiovascular system. It belongs to a family of low-molecular-weight peptides developed by Vladimir Khavinson and colleagues at the St. Petersburg Institute of Bioregulation and Gerontology in Russia, who proposed that such peptides help normalize the function of specific tissues as the body ages. Cardiogen is sold as a dietary supplement rather than an approved drug, and rigorous, independent clinical evidence for it is limited.
Chelohart is a capsule of peptide fractions extracted from cardiac muscle, sold as a supplement for the heart; it is an organ extract and not a defined peptide.
Chitomur is a capsule of peptide fractions extracted from animal bladder tissue, sold as a supplement for bladder function; it is an organ extract and not a defined peptide.
Chonluten is a synthetic short peptide bioregulator derived from bronchial tissue, part of the celebrated Russian family of tissue-specific peptides developed for respiratory and immune support. It has been shown to calm inflammatory signaling in immune cells, reducing production of TNF and IL-6. For those focused on lung health, inflammation balance, and healthy aging, Chonluten is a distinctive and targeted peptide.
Crystagen is a short synthetic peptide from the Khavinson family of bioregulators, directed at the immune system and studied for its ability to help sustain immune defenses during aging [1]. In research on the aging spleen it acted on B-cells, part of a broader effort to keep immune signaling steadier as the body grows older [1]. For those assembling a peptide-based longevity routine, Crystagen offers a targeted, low-burden way to support immune resilience.
Endoluten is a capsule of polypeptide fractions extracted from the pineal gland of young cattle, sold as a neuroendocrine and anti ageing supplement; it is an organ extract and not a defined peptide.
Epiphamin is an extract of the pineal gland sold as a food supplement for hormonal rhythm and anti-ageing, and the melatonin restoration and lifespan claims attached to it have not been tested in any independent human trial.
Gepatamin is a tablet of liver tissue extract sold as a food supplement for liver support after alcohol, medication or dietary strain, with no controlled evidence that it changes any measure of liver function.
Glandokort is a capsule of peptide fractions extracted from animal adrenal glands, sold as a supplement for adrenal function and stress tolerance; it is an organ extract and not a defined peptide.
Gotratix is a capsule of peptide fractions extracted from skeletal muscle, specifically triceps tissue of young animals, sold as a supplement for muscular endurance and recovery; it is an organ extract and not a defined peptide.
GPL Femme is a capsule combining six animal organ peptide extracts with alpha lipoic acid, sold as a women's anti ageing formula; the peptide portion is undefined extract rather than sequenced peptide.
GPL Man is a capsule combining six animal organ peptide extracts with alpha lipoic acid, sold as a men's anti ageing formula; the peptide portion is undefined extract rather than sequenced peptide.
Hondramin is an oral cartilage extract sold as a food supplement for joints and connective tissue, sitting in the same commercial space as glucosamine and chondroitin but without even their contested trial record.
Koramin is a tablet of heart muscle extract sold as a food supplement for cardiac support and exercise tolerance, and the vendor's talk of restoring myocardial contractility and treating heart failure is not backed by any trial.
Libidon is a capsule of peptide fractions extracted from animal prostate gland, sold as a supplement for prostate health; it is an organ extract and not a defined peptide.
Livagen is a short synthetic peptide (Lys-Glu-Asp-Ala) from the Khavinson family of bioregulator peptides, studied for its intriguing ability to influence gene activity in aging cells. Published work reports that it can decondense tightly packed chromatin and reactivate ribosomal genes in immune cells from elderly donors, a striking demonstration of epigenetic effects from a tiny molecule. For those following the frontier of peptide-based longevity research, Livagen is one of the more thought-provoking bioregulators.
Ophtalamin is an oral extract of eye tissue sold as a food supplement for retinal and corneal health, with no independent evidence that anything taken by mouth from this preparation reaches the eye.
Ovagen is a short peptide bioregulator from the Russian Khavinson tradition, built on the Glu-Asp-Leu (EDL) sequence and directed at the liver and digestive tissue. In the bioregulator model, tiny peptides enter cells and steer tissue-specific gene expression rather than acting on surface receptors, an elegant, low-burden approach that fits naturally into a longevity-minded routine [1][2]. It is a research compound aimed at supporting detoxification, protein synthesis, and healthy cell turnover with age.
Ovariamin is a tablet of ovarian tissue extract marketed for cycle regularity, ovulation and fertility, and none of those uses has been tested against placebo in any published human trial.
Pancragen is a short peptide bioregulator from the Khavinson tradition, built on the Lys-Glu-Asp-Trp (KEDW) sequence and directed at the pancreas. It is a favorite in longevity circles for its elegant premise; a tissue-specific peptide that steers gene expression to help pancreatic cells keep functioning with age, with the KEDW sequence specifically linked to pancreatic cell differentiation in the research [1][2]. It is a research compound for healthy aging rather than a diabetes treatment.
Pancramin is a pancreatic tissue extract sold as a food supplement for digestion and metabolism, and it should not be confused with pancreatin, the standardised digestive enzyme preparation that actually has a measured activity.
Peptide Complex Pro 01 is a leave on skin lotion combining two animal organ peptide extracts with a ginseng derived antioxidant complex and rosemary oil, sold for the heart and arteries; it is a topical cosmetic style mixture rather than a peptide of known sequence.
Peptide Complex Pro 02 is a leave on skin lotion combining a brain tissue peptide extract with a ginseng derived antioxidant complex and grapefruit oil, sold for the nervous system; it is a topical mixture rather than a peptide of known sequence.
Peptide Complex Pro 03 is a leave on skin lotion combining a thymus peptide extract with a ginseng derived antioxidant complex and lavender and jasmine oils, sold for immune support; it is a topical mixture rather than a peptide of known sequence.
Peptide Complex Pro 04 is a leave on skin lotion combining cartilage and thymus peptide extracts with a ginseng derived antioxidant complex, sold for the spine and joints; it is a topical mixture rather than a peptide of known sequence.
Peptide Complex Pro 05 is a leave on skin lotion combining a thyroid peptide extract with a ginseng derived antioxidant complex and sage oil, sold for the thyroid gland; it is a topical mixture rather than a peptide of known sequence.
Peptide Complex Pro 06 is a leave on skin lotion combining four animal organ peptide extracts with a ginseng derived antioxidant complex and cinnamon oil, sold for the male reproductive system; it is a topical mixture rather than a peptide of known sequence.
Peptide Complex Pro 07 is a leave on skin lotion combining vascular, brain and thymus peptide extracts with a ginseng derived antioxidant complex and sandalwood oil, sold for the female reproductive system; it is a topical mixture rather than a peptide of known sequence.
Peptide Complex Pro 08 is a leave on skin lotion combining vascular, thymus and bronchial mucosa peptide extracts with a ginseng derived antioxidant complex and peppermint oil, sold for the lungs; it is a topical mixture rather than a peptide of known sequence.
Peptide Complex Pro 09 is a topical liquid from the Khavinson bioregulator range, combining four animal tissue peptide fractions for skin.
Peptide Complex Pro 10 is a leave on skin lotion combining a vascular peptide extract with a ginseng derived antioxidant complex and lavender oil, sold for the veins; it is a topical mixture rather than a peptide of known sequence.
Peptide Complex Pro 11 is a leave on skin lotion combining thymus, kidney and bladder peptide extracts with a ginseng derived antioxidant complex and oregano oil, sold for the urinary tract; it is a topical mixture rather than a peptide of known sequence.
Peptide Complex Pro 12 is a leave on skin lotion combining pancreas, thymus, liver and stomach peptide extracts with a ginseng derived antioxidant complex and orange oil, sold for the stomach and duodenum; it is a topical mixture rather than a peptide of known sequence.
Peptide Complex Pro 13 is a leave on skin lotion combining vascular, brain and eye tissue peptide extracts with a ginseng derived antioxidant complex and chamomile oil, sold for the eyes and ears; it is a topical mixture rather than a peptide of known sequence.
Peptide Complex Pro 14 is a leave on skin lotion combining a pineal gland peptide extract with a ginseng derived antioxidant complex and chamomile oil, sold for the neuroendocrine system; it is a topical mixture rather than a peptide of known sequence.
Pielotax is a capsule of polypeptide fractions extracted from animal renal parenchyma, sold as a supplement for kidney function; it is an organ extract and not a defined peptide.
Prostalamin is an oral prostate tissue extract sold as a food supplement for prostatitis, urinary symptoms and erectile function, none of which it has been shown to change in a controlled trial.
Prostamax is marketed as a synthetic prostate peptide bioregulator, part of the Russian family of short, tissue-targeted peptides developed from the concept that organ-specific peptide extracts can normalize function in the corresponding tissue. The compound itself has essentially no dedicated peer-reviewed literature; the supporting evidence is class-level and centers on the related natural prostate peptide preparation Prostatilen, which has been used in Russian urology for chronic abacterial prostatitis, with reported improvements in urinary symptoms, prostate secretion parameters, and erectile function measured by penile Doppler ultrasonography. These studies are small, largely open-label or single-center, and published chiefly in Russian-language journals, so claims specific to Prostamax should be regarded as preliminary and extrapolated from the broader peptide-bioregulator class rather than established for the product by name.
Prostatilen is a peptide preparation isolated from the prostate glands of cattle, used mainly in Russia and neighbouring countries as a treatment for chronic prostatitis and benign prostatic enlargement. It belongs to a family of tissue-derived peptide bioregulators and is usually given as a rectal suppository. Research on the compound, most of it published in Russian-language journals, points to reductions in prostate swelling and improvements in urinary symptoms, though it has not been approved by regulators in the United States or the European Union.
Renisamin is a kidney tissue extract sold as a food supplement for renal support, with no creatinine, filtration rate or proteinuria data behind the claim in any published study.
Retinalamin is a peptide preparation made from water-soluble polypeptide fractions extracted from cattle retina, developed and used mainly in Russia and some neighboring countries. Classed as a peptide bioregulator, it is given by injection as a neuroprotective treatment for retinal diseases such as diabetic retinopathy, retinal dystrophies, and glaucoma. It is not approved in the United States or the European Union.
Revilab SL 01 is a sublingual drop combining two animal organ peptide extracts with licorice, propolis, mint and chamomile extracts and two essential oils, sold for the cardiovascular system; it is a proprietary mixture rather than a peptide of known sequence.
Revilab SL 02 is a sublingual drop combining brain, retina and vascular peptide extracts with herbal extracts and essential oils, sold for the nervous system and vision; it is a proprietary mixture rather than a peptide of known sequence.
Revilab SL 03 is a sublingual drop combining pineal and two immune tissue peptide extracts with herbal extracts and essential oils, sold for immune and neuroendocrine support; it is a proprietary mixture rather than a peptide of known sequence.
Revilab SL 04 is a sublingual drop combining immune, cartilage and muscle peptide extracts with herbal extracts and essential oils, sold for muscles, bones and joints; it is a proprietary mixture rather than a peptide of known sequence.
Revilab SL 05 is a sublingual drop combining liver, pancreas and lung peptide extracts with herbal extracts and essential oils, sold for the digestive system and lungs; it is a proprietary mixture rather than a peptide of known sequence.
Revilab SL 06 is a sublingual drop combining immune, bronchial and lung peptide extracts with herbal extracts and essential oils, sold for the respiratory system; it is a proprietary mixture rather than a peptide of known sequence.
Revilab SL 07 is a sublingual drop combining immune, bone marrow and vascular peptide extracts with folic acid and vitamin B12, sold for the blood forming system; it is a proprietary mixture rather than a peptide of known sequence.
Revilab SL 08 is a sublingual drop combining immune, vascular and bladder peptide extracts with herbal extracts and essential oils, sold for the urinary system; it is a proprietary mixture rather than a peptide of known sequence.
Revilab SL 09 is a sublingual drop combining pineal, testis, bladder and prostate peptide extracts with herbal extracts and essential oils, sold for men's health; it is a proprietary mixture rather than a peptide of known sequence.
Revilab SL 10 is a sublingual drop combining pineal, vascular and bladder peptide extracts with herbal extracts and essential oils, sold for women's health; it is a proprietary mixture rather than a peptide of known sequence.
Samprost is a freeze-dried extract of bull calf prostate, reconstituted and injected in Russia for chronic prostatitis.
Sigumir is a capsule of low molecular weight peptide fractions extracted from calf cartilage and bone, sold as a supplement for joints and spine; it is an organ extract and not a defined peptide.
Stamakort is a capsule of peptide fractions extracted from animal stomach tissue, sold as a supplement for the gastric lining; it is an organ extract and not a defined peptide.
Suprefort is a capsule of peptide fractions extracted from animal pancreas, sold as a supplement for pancreatic function and glucose handling; it is an organ extract and not a defined peptide.
Suprenamin is an adrenal tissue extract sold as a food supplement for stress response and hormonal balance, and it lands in the same market as Western adrenal glandulars without any better evidence than they have.
Svetinorm is a capsule of peptide fractions extracted from animal liver, sold as a supplement for liver function; it is an organ extract and not a defined peptide.
Taxorest is a capsule of peptide fractions extracted from bronchial mucous membrane, sold as a supplement for the airways; it is an organ extract and not a defined peptide.
Testagen is a synthetic tetrapeptide, Lys-Glu-Asp-Gly, from the Khavinson family of short peptide bioregulators [1]. The experimental literature describes it as an ANTERIOR PITUITARY peptide and tests it on the thyroid, the thymus, immunity and clotting in hypophysectomised birds [2][3][5][6]; the male reproductive description that usually accompanies it comes from review tables rather than from an experiment [9][10]. All of the evidence is animal or cell culture. There is no human data.
Testalamin is a testicular tissue extract sold as a food supplement for sperm production and erectile function, and no semen analysis or hormone data have ever been published for it.
Testoluten is a capsule of peptide fractions extracted from animal testes, sold as a supplement for male reproductive function; it is an organ extract and not a defined peptide.
Thymalin is a polypeptide preparation extracted from the thymus gland of calves, developed in the Soviet Union and Russia and used as an immunomodulator. It is a mixture of small thymic peptides intended to restore and regulate immune function, particularly the maturation and activity of T lymphocytes [2]. Studied and marketed chiefly in Russia and neighboring countries as an immunocorrector and geroprotector, Thymalin is given by injection and is not an approved medicine in the United States or the European Union [1][2].
Thyreogen is a capsule of peptide fractions extracted from animal thyroid gland, sold as a supplement for thyroid function; it is an organ extract and not a defined peptide.
Timusamin is an oral thymus extract sold as a food supplement for immune support, and it is the cytamin most likely to be mistaken for the injectable thymus preparations that do have a research literature.
Tiramin is a thyroid tissue extract sold as a food supplement for thyroid support, and it declares no thyroid hormone content, no unit of activity and no clinical data.
Vasalamin is an extract of vascular tissue sold as a food supplement for circulation and blood vessel health, with no flow mediated dilation, blood pressure or microcirculation data published for it.
Ventfort is a capsule of peptide fractions extracted from arterial wall tissue, sold as a supplement for the vascular system; it is an organ extract and not a defined peptide.
Ventramin is an enteric coated tablet of protein and nucleoprotein extracted from bovine gastric mucosa, sold in Russia as a food supplement for stomach and duodenal complaints; it is an organ extract and not a peptide of known sequence.
Vesugen is a synthetic tripeptide composed of lysine, glutamic acid and aspartic acid (Lys-Glu-Asp). It is one of the short peptide bioregulators developed in Russia and is described as a vascular peptide, meaning it is intended to support the blood vessels and their inner lining, especially in aging. Research on it comes mainly from Russian laboratories, and it is not an approved medicine in Western countries.
Visoluten is a capsule of peptide fractions extracted from whole eye tissue of young animals, sold as a supplement for vision; it is an organ extract and not a defined peptide.
Vladonix is a capsule of peptide fractions extracted from calf thymus, sold as a supplement for immune function; it is an organ extract and not a defined peptide.
Zhenoluten is a capsule of peptide fractions extracted from animal ovaries, sold as a supplement for female reproductive function and the menopausal transition; it is an organ extract and not a defined peptide.
Vilon is a synthetic dipeptide made of the amino acids lysine and glutamic acid (Lys-Glu). It is one of the short peptide bioregulators developed in Russia and is described as a thymus-associated immunomodulatory peptide intended to support immune function, particularly in aging. Most of the research on it comes from Russian laboratories, and it is not an approved medicine in Western countries.
Thymagen, also transliterated as Thymogen, is a synthetic thymus-derived peptide used as an immunomodulator, developed in the Soviet Union and Russia as part of a family of short peptide bioregulators. It is a dipeptide made of the amino acids glutamic acid and tryptophan (glutamyl-tryptophan), designed to reproduce the immune-stimulating activity of the thymus gland [3][4]. Given mainly by nasal or injectable routes, it has been studied and used chiefly in Russia and neighboring countries to support immune function in infections, immunodeficiency, and the perioperative and aging settings; it is not an approved medicine in the United States or the European Union [2][3].
Cartalax is a synthetic short peptide bioregulator, the tripeptide Ala-Glu-Asp, from the celebrated Russian family of tissue-targeted peptides studied for cellular renewal and healthy aging. Working at the level of gene expression, it has been shown to reduce markers of cellular senescence and support proliferation in aging cells. For those pursuing a science-driven approach to regeneration and longevity, Cartalax is a compelling peptide.
ACE-167 is an orally available synthetic tetrapeptide under preclinical development by Acesis BioMed as a non-steroidal approach to stimulating the body's own testosterone production, primarily for male hypogonadism and related conditions [company disclosures]. Rather than acting on the central nervous system, it works at the mitochondrial level within testicular Leydig cells to promote endogenous steroidogenesis. Independent peer-reviewed literature on ACE-167 is currently absent, so its profile rests on company and industry-database sources and should be regarded as preliminary.
Goralatide is the drug name for Ac-SDKP (N-acetyl-Ser-Asp-Lys-Pro), an endogenous acetylated tetrapeptide the body makes by trimming the N-terminus of thymosin beta-4. It has two jobs research cares about: it holds blood-forming stem cells in a resting state (which shielded them during chemo in early trials), and it acts as a natural brake on tissue fibrosis and inflammation.
N-Acetyl Epitalon is an acetylated analog of Epitalon, a synthetic tetrapeptide with the sequence Ala-Glu-Asp-Gly that was derived from the pineal gland extract epithalamin. The parent peptide was developed largely at the St. Petersburg Institute of Bioregulation and Gerontology and studied as a putative anti-aging agent, with reports that it can switch on telomerase and lengthen telomeres in cultured human cells. The N-acetyl modification is intended to improve the molecule's stability; robust human clinical evidence for either form remains limited.
Tau peptide is a loosely used name for short peptide preparations marketed for brain and cognitive support, usually grouped with so-called bioregulator peptides. The label is not well standardized, and the sequences sold under it vary between vendors, so the name says little about the precise contents of a given product. Any connection to tau, the microtubule-associated protein of the nervous system, is largely nominal, and rigorous human data are scarce.
Thymus extract is a general term for preparations made from the thymus gland of animals, usually calves, and used as immunomodulators intended to support or regulate immune function. The best-studied example is thymomodulin, a calf thymus acid lysate; such extracts contain mixtures of thymic peptides rather than a single defined molecule [1]. Taken by mouth or by injection, thymus extracts have been studied mainly for reducing recurrent infections and supporting cell-mediated immunity, though they are marketed largely as supplements or nonstandard medicines outside major Western drug approvals [1][2].
