In VitroPubMed ID: 14612619·2003

Peptide promotes telomere elongation in human cells

Khavinson VK, et al.

Bulletin of Experimental Biology and Medicine, 2003

Key finding

Epithalon induced telomerase activity in human pulmonary fibroblasts and increased telomere length by 33%.

Summary

In-vitro study showing epithalon activated telomerase in human somatic cells and promoted telomere elongation.

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EpithalonL2

A tetrapeptide studied for its potential to activate telomerase and extend cellular lifespan, primarily in Russian research.

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