Cortagen – 20mg

$79.00

For research purposes only. Not for human or animal use & not FDA-approved. By purchasing, you confirm you are 21 or older and qualified researcher.

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Description

Cortagen

Research-Grade Peptide Bioregulator (Cortical Tissue)
Tagline: Cortical Gene Regulation Research


Product Description

Cortagen is a short synthetic peptide bioregulator designed to model regulatory peptides associated with cerebral cortical tissue. As part of the tissue-specific peptide bioregulator (cytomedins) class, Cortagen is used to investigate how short peptides may modulate gene expression, protein synthesis, and cellular homeostasis within cortical neurons and supporting cells.

In laboratory research, Cortagen is used as a reference peptide for studies of cortical gene regulation, neuronal metabolic signaling, aging-related molecular changes, and epigenetic interactions. Cortagen’s effects are studied at the gene-regulatory level rather than through classical receptor pharmacology.

For Laboratory and Scientific Research Use Only. Not for Human Consumption.


Why Researchers Choose Cortagen
  • Cortical-specific peptide bioregulator model

  • Used in studies of neuronal gene expression

  • Supports research into cortical aging & cellular homeostasis

  • Short structure compatible with nuclear/epigenetic interactions

  • Part of a documented peptide bioregulator class

  • Ideal for comparative CNS tissue studies


Important Note

For laboratory and scientific research only. Not for human consumption, diagnostic, or therapeutic use.

Details

Compound Name Cortagen
Peptide Class Tissue-specific peptide bioregulator (cortical)
Peptide Length Short peptide (2–4 amino acids)
Target Tissue (Research) Cerebral cortex / central nervous system
Intended Research Use Cortical gene regulation, neuronal aging, cellular homeostasis

Research

Research Applications

Cortical Gene Expression Regulation

Short peptide bioregulators are studied for their ability to influence gene expression patterns in specific tissues. Cortagen is used in models focused on transcriptional control in cortical neurons and glia.

Neuronal Homeostasis & Aging Research

Peptide bioregulators contribute to investigations of age-associated molecular changes in the cortex, including protein synthesis balance and stress response pathways.

Epigenetic & Nuclear Signaling Research

Due to their small size and nuclear accessibility, short peptides like Cortagen are used in research on epigenetic mechanisms and gene modulation in neural tissues.


References
  1. Peptide Bioregulators: Types, Uses & Mechanisms.
    https://allaboutpeptides.com/peptide-bioregulators/

  2. What Are Khavinson Peptides? Intro to Peptide Bioregulators.
    https://edgepeptides.com/what-are-khavinson-peptides-bioregulators/

  3. Peptide-Based Biomaterials for Bone & Cartilage Regeneration (MDPI).
    https://www.mdpi.com/2227-9059/12/2/313

  4. Vladimir Khavinson — Peptide Bioregulator Research Overview (Wikipedia).
    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vladimir_Khavinson

  5. Peptide Regulation of Gene Expression: A Review (Molecules).
    https://www.mdpi.com/1420-3049/26/22/7053

Mechanism of Action

Mechanism of Action
  • Epigenetic gene modulation: Interactions with chromatin and gene regulatory regions

  • Tissue-selective signaling: Preferential activity in cortical cells

  • Protein synthesis influence: Modulates gene transcription related to neuronal proteins

  • Cellular homeostasis support: Investigated for effects on metabolic balance

  • Age-related transcription control: Used in models of cortical aging biology


References
  1. Peptide Bioregulators: Types, Uses & Mechanisms.
    https://allaboutpeptides.com/peptide-bioregulators/

  2. What Are Khavinson Peptides? Intro to Peptide Bioregulators.
    https://edgepeptides.com/what-are-khavinson-peptides-bioregulators/

  3. Peptide-Based Biomaterials for Bone & Cartilage Regeneration (MDPI).
    https://www.mdpi.com/2227-9059/12/2/313

  4. Vladimir Khavinson — Peptide Bioregulator Research Overview (Wikipedia).
    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vladimir_Khavinson

  5. Peptide Regulation of Gene Expression: A Review (Molecules).
    https://www.mdpi.com/1420-3049/26/22/7053

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