Cortagen Research Reference

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Researched for: neuroregulation and short-peptide gene-expression effects

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Also known as: AEDP, Ala-Glu-Asp-Pro

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Quick Facts

Reference Sizes

20 mg

Storage

Use lot-specific analytical and stability documentation

Solubility

Form and salt dependent; verify against the analytical certificate

Catalog Description

Cortagen is the tetrapeptide Ala-Glu-Asp-Pro (AEDP). Published evidence located for this audit is preclinical, including mouse gene-expression and behavioral work.

Catalog descriptions reflect research context only. Not a medical claim or treatment recommendation.

Research Profile

Half-Life

Not established in human pharmacokinetic studies

Onset

Study-dependent; no validated human onset

Administration Routes (Research)

SC or IP in mouse studies; human route not established

Reported Research Effects

Gene-expression changes in mouse tissue
Behavioral effects in mouse models
No established human clinical effect

Reported Research Side Effects

Human safety and interaction data are incomplete; findings from laboratory or animal models do not establish clinical safety.

Data source: Primary literature and authoritative identity records

Reflects preclinical/research literature context only. Not a medical claim, dosing instruction, or treatment recommendation.

Research Protocols Reported in the Literature

0.1 ug per animal daily [SC; 5 consecutive days; Once daily]Source: mouse gene-expression study PMID 15159690
0.01-0.10 mg/kg [IP; Acute or 5-day mouse experiments; Study-specific]Source: mouse behavioral study

Research Interactions

Flagged Avoid / Caution Combinations (Research)

Unvalidated combinations

Reflects patterns reported in research/community literature only. Not a safety guarantee, medical advice, or interaction warning for human use.

Research Notes

Cross-reference catalog inclusion confirmed; sales-page dosing was not promoted to a verified protocol without traceable primary evidence.

Supplementary research context only. Not medical advice or a treatment recommendation.

Sources

Peptides and gene expression in mouse heart — PubMed (NIH)
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/15159690/

Cortagen behavioral study in mice — The Open Neuropsychopharmacology Journal
https://benthamopenarchives.com/abstract.php?ArticleCode=TONEUROPPJ-2-22

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