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Product Title: Pinealon X 20mg URL handle: pinealon-20mg-biolongevity-labs SKU: PINE-20MG Brand: Biolongevity Labs Current URL: https://fmihealth.com/products/pinealon-20mg-biolongevity-labs Meta Title: Pinealon X 20mg Meta Description: Description--Pinealon is a synthetic tripeptide bioregulator composed of L‑glutamic acid, L‑aspartic acid, and L‑arginine (Glu‑Asp‑Arg / EDR). Classified as a cytogen, it interacts directly with DNA to modulate gene expression, distinguishing it from receptor‑dependent peptides. Developed through Russian research on ne Health Conditions: Neurodegenerative Conditions
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<p>Description--<!--StartFragment -->Pinealon is a synthetic tripeptide bioregulator composed of L‑glutamic acid, L‑aspartic acid, and L‑arginine (Glu‑Asp‑Arg / EDR). Classified as a cytogen, it interacts directly with DNA to modulate gene expression, distinguishing it from receptor‑dependent peptides. Developed through Russian research on neuroprotective agents, Pinealon has been studied for its potential neuroprotective and antioxidative properties, particularly in relation to oxidative stress and neurodegenerative conditions. Its activity is associated with the pineal gland and central nervous system.</p>
<p> </p>
<p><strong>Mechanistic Claims</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>
<strong>DNA Interaction:</strong> Functions as a cytogen, directly influencing gene expression.</li>
<li>
<strong>Neuroprotection:</strong> Investigated for protective effects against oxidative stress in neuronal cells.</li>
<li>
<strong>Antioxidative Activity:</strong> Shown to reduce oxidative damage markers in experimental models.</li>
<li>
<strong>CNS Modulation:</strong> Targets pineal gland and central nervous system pathways.</li>
<li>
<strong>Multi‑Modal Activity:</strong> Distinct from receptor‑mediated peptides, offering broader regulatory potential.</li>
</ul>
<p> </p>
<p><strong>Research Applications</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Neurodegenerative disease models (Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s)</li>
<li>Oxidative stress and free radical biology studies</li>
<li>Gene expression and DNA regulation research</li>
<li>Pineal gland and circadian rhythm investigations</li>
<li>Exploratory therapeutic studies in cognitive decline and aging</li>
</ul>
<p> </p>
<p><strong>Pinealon Research Insights</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Synthetic tripeptide (Glu‑Asp‑Arg) developed in Russia as part of peptide bioregulator research.</li>
<li>Classified as a cytogen due to its direct DNA interaction.</li>
<li>Studied for neuroprotective, antioxidative, and gene‑modulating properties.</li>
<li>Evidence remains largely preclinical, with limited clinical validation.</li>
<li>Provided in lyophilized form (freeze‑dried, filler‑free) to ensure purity, integrity, and extended shelf life.</li>
</ul>
<p><!--EndFragment --><br></p>
<p><strong>Pinealon Research</strong></p>
<p>Pinealon (Glu-Asp-Arg) is a synthetic peptide bioregulator with diverse biological activities, including enhancing learning and memory, exhibiting antioxidant and neuroprotective properties, and regulating neuroinflammatory responses. Its ability to interact with DNA and correct neurochemical disturbances further underscores its potential therapeutic applications in various neurological and metabolic disorders.</p>
<p class="mt-6 mb-3 base-bold"> </p>
<p class="mt-6 mb-3 base-bold"><em><strong>Effects on Learning and Memory</strong></em></p>
<p class="markdown-p">Pinealon has been shown to have a significant impact on learning and memory, particularly in the context of experimental diabetes in rats. In a study using the Morris water maze, pinealon was administered at various doses, and it was found that a dose of 100 ng/kg had the most positive effect on maintaining acquired skills during streptozotocin-induced diabetes. This dose also resulted in minimal changes in the expression levels of NMDA receptor subunit genes, suggesting a protective effect on cognitive <span class="whitespace-nowrap">functions</span>.<sup>1</sup></p>
<p class="mt-6 mb-3 base-bold"> </p>
<p class="mt-6 mb-3 base-bold"><em><strong>Cellular Penetration and DNA Interaction</strong></em></p>
<p class="markdown-p">Pinealon, along with other short peptides, has demonstrated the ability to penetrate animal cells and interact with nuclear components, including DNA. This interaction is sequence-specific, with pinealon showing a preference for binding to CAG-containing sequences. Such interactions suggest that pinealon may play a role in regulating gene activity through epigenetic <span class="whitespace-nowrap">mechanisms</span>.<sup>2</sup></p>
<p class="mt-6 mb-3 base-bold"> </p>
<p class="mt-6 mb-3 base-bold"><em><strong>Antioxidant and Neuroprotective Properties</strong></em></p>
<p class="markdown-p">Pinealon exhibits antioxidant properties by restricting reactive oxygen species (ROS) accumulation and reducing necrotic cell death in various cell types. It also modulates the cell cycle, indicating its potential to interact directly with the cell genome beyond its antioxidant <span class="whitespace-nowrap">activity</span>.<sup>3</sup><span> </span>Additionally, pinealon has been shown to protect rat offspring from prenatal hyperhomocysteinemia, improving cognitive function and resistance to oxidative stress in <span class="whitespace-nowrap">neurons</span>.<sup>4</sup></p>
<p class="mt-6 mb-3 base-bold"> </p>
<p class="mt-6 mb-3 base-bold"><em><strong>Antihypoxic Effects</strong></em></p>
<p class="markdown-p">Pinealon has demonstrated pronounced antihypoxic properties, particularly in models of hypobaric hypoxia. It enhances neuronal resistance to hypoxic stress by stimulating internal antioxidative enzyme systems and potentially limiting excitotoxic <span class="whitespace-nowrap">effects</span>.<sup>5</sup></p>
<p class="mt-6 mb-3 base-bold"> </p>
<p class="mt-6 mb-3 base-bold"><em><strong>Regulation of Neuroinflammatory Responses</strong></em></p>
<p class="markdown-p">In conditions of sharp hypoxic hypoxia, pinealon has been observed to promote neurogenesis and reduce neuroinflammatory reactions, suggesting its potential in managing brain hypoxia and related <span class="whitespace-nowrap">conditions</span>.<sup>6</sup></p>
<p class="mt-6 mb-3 base-bold"> </p>
<p class="mt-6 mb-3 base-bold"><em><strong>Correction of Neurochemical Disturbances</strong></em></p>
<p class="markdown-p">Pinealon has been effective in correcting hyperhomocysteinemia-induced disturbances in the diurnal dynamics of norepinephrine content in the hypothalamus, which is crucial for reproductive function in female rats. This highlights its neuroprotective effects and therapeutic potential in reproductive<span> </span><span class="whitespace-nowrap">health research</span>.<sup>7</sup></p>
<p><br></p>
<p class="markdown-p"><strong>References</strong></p>
<ol>
<li>Karantysh, G., Fomenko, M., Menzheritskii, A., Prokof’ev, V., Ryzhak, G., & Butenko, E. (2020). Effect of Pinealon on Learning and Expression of NMDA Receptor Subunit Genes in the Hippocampus of Rats with Experimental Diabetes. <em>Neurochemical Journal</em>, 14, 314-320. <a href="https://doi.org/10.1134/S181971242003006X" rel="noopener" target="_blank">https://doi.org/10.1134/S181971242003006X</a>.</li>
<li>Fedoreyeva, L., Kireev, I., Khavinson, V., & Vanyushin, B. (2011). Penetration of short fluorescence-labeled peptides into the nucleus in HeLa cells and in vitro specific interaction of the peptides with deoxyribooligonucleotides and DNA. <em>Biochemistry (Moscow)</em>, 76, 1210-1219. <a href="https://doi.org/10.1134/S0006297911110022" rel="noopener" target="_blank">https://doi.org/10.1134/S0006297911110022</a>.</li>
<li>Khavinson, V., Ribakova, Y., Kulebiakin, K., Vladychenskaya, E., Kozina, L., Arutjunyan, A., & Boldyrev, A. (2011). Pinealon increases cell viability by suppression of free radical levels and activating proliferative processes.. <em>Rejuvenation research</em>, 14 5, 535-41 . <a href="https://doi.org/10.1089/rej.2011.1172" rel="noopener" target="_blank">https://doi.org/10.1089/rej.2011.1172</a>.</li>
<li>Arutjunyan, A., Kozina, L., Stvolinskiy, S., Bulygina, Y., Mashkina, A., & Khavinson, V. (2012). Pinealon protects the rat offspring from prenatal hyperhomocysteinemia.. <em>International journal of clinical and experimental medicine</em>, 5 2, 179-85.<span> </span><a href="https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/22567179/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/22567179/</a>.</li>
<li>Kozina, L. (2008). [Investigation of antihypoxic properties of short peptides].. <em>Advances in gerontology = Uspekhi gerontologii</em>, 21 1, 61-7.<span> </span><a href="https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/18546825/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/18546825/</a>.</li>
<li>Mendzheritskii, A., Karantysh, G., Ryzhak, G., & Dem’ianenko, S. (2014). [Regulation of content of cytokines in blood serum and of caspase-3 activity in brains of old rats in model of sharp hypoxic hypoxia with Cortexin and Pinealon].. <em>Advances in gerontology = Uspekhi gerontologii</em>, 27 1, 94-7.<span> </span><a href="https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/25051764/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/25051764/</a>.</li>
<li>Korenevskii, A., Arutyunyan, A., Milyutina, Y., Zaloznyaya, I., & Kozina, L. (2014). Pinealon corrects hyperhomocysteinemia-induced disturbances of the diurnal dynamics of hypothalamic norepinephrine content in female rats. <em>Neurochemical Journal</em>, 8, 205 – 207. <a href="https://doi.org/10.1134/S1819712414030088" rel="noopener" target="_blank">https://doi.org/10.1134/S1819712414030088</a>.</li>
</ol>
<p><br>Label--<strong>Peptide Information</strong></p>
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<th class="text-text-000 [&:not(:first-child)]:-x-[hsla(var(--border-100) / 0.5)] px-2 [&:not(:first-child)]:border-l-[0.5px]" style="width: 21.7976%;">Property</th>
<th class="text-text-000 [&:not(:first-child)]:-x-[hsla(var(--border-100) / 0.5)] px-2 [&:not(:first-child)]:border-l-[0.5px]" style="width: 77.8825%;">Value</th>
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<td class="border-t-border-100/50 [&:not(:first-child)]:-x-[hsla(var(--border-100) / 0.5)] border-t-[0.5px] px-2 [&:not(:first-child)]:border-l-[0.5px]" style="width: 21.7976%;">Peptide Sequence</td>
<td class="border-t-border-100/50 [&:not(:first-child)]:-x-[hsla(var(--border-100) / 0.5)] border-t-[0.5px] px-2 [&:not(:first-child)]:border-l-[0.5px]" style="width: 77.8825%;">Glu-Asp-Arg</td>
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<td class="border-t-border-100/50 [&:not(:first-child)]:-x-[hsla(var(--border-100) / 0.5)] border-t-[0.5px] px-2 [&:not(:first-child)]:border-l-[0.5px]" style="width: 21.7976%;">Molecular Formula</td>
<td class="border-t-border-100/50 [&:not(:first-child)]:-x-[hsla(var(--border-100) / 0.5)] border-t-[0.5px] px-2 [&:not(:first-child)]:border-l-[0.5px]" style="width: 77.8825%;">C15H26N6O8</td>
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<td class="border-t-border-100/50 [&:not(:first-child)]:-x-[hsla(var(--border-100) / 0.5)] border-t-[0.5px] px-2 [&:not(:first-child)]:border-l-[0.5px]" style="width: 21.7976%;">Molecular Weight</td>
<td class="border-t-border-100/50 [&:not(:first-child)]:-x-[hsla(var(--border-100) / 0.5)] border-t-[0.5px] px-2 [&:not(:first-child)]:border-l-[0.5px]" style="width: 77.8825%;">418.40 g/mol</td>
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<td class="border-t-border-100/50 [&:not(:first-child)]:-x-[hsla(var(--border-100) / 0.5)] border-t-[0.5px] px-2 [&:not(:first-child)]:border-l-[0.5px]" style="width: 21.7976%;">CAS Number</td>
<td class="border-t-border-100/50 [&:not(:first-child)]:-x-[hsla(var(--border-100) / 0.5)] border-t-[0.5px] px-2 [&:not(:first-child)]:border-l-[0.5px]" style="width: 77.8825%;">175175-23-2</td>
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<td class="border-t-border-100/50 [&:not(:first-child)]:-x-[hsla(var(--border-100) / 0.5)] border-t-[0.5px] px-2 [&:not(:first-child)]:border-l-[0.5px]" style="width: 21.7976%;">PubChem CID</td>
<td class="border-t-border-100/50 [&:not(:first-child)]:-x-[hsla(var(--border-100) / 0.5)] border-t-[0.5px] px-2 [&:not(:first-child)]:border-l-[0.5px]" style="width: 77.8825%;">18220191</td>
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<td class="border-t-border-100/50 [&:not(:first-child)]:-x-[hsla(var(--border-100) / 0.5)] border-t-[0.5px] px-2 [&:not(:first-child)]:border-l-[0.5px]" style="width: 21.7976%;">Synonyms</td>
<td class="border-t-border-100/50 [&:not(:first-child)]:-x-[hsla(var(--border-100) / 0.5)] border-t-[0.5px] px-2 [&:not(:first-child)]:border-l-[0.5px]" style="width: 77.8825%;">Glutamylaspartylarginine, Glu-Asp-Arg, H-Glu-Asp-Arg-OH, L-Glu-L-Asp-L-Arg, 175175-23-2</td>
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<p>Dosage--<strong>This PRODUCT IS INTENDED AS A RESEARCH CHEMICAL ONLY.</strong><span> This designation allows the use of research chemicals strictly for in vitro testing and laboratory experimentation only. All product information available on this website is for educational purposes only. This product should only be handled by licensed, qualified professionals. This product is not a drug, food, or cosmetic and may not be misbranded, misused or mislabeled as a drug.</span></p>
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Pinealon Tripeptide Research Compound: Synthetic tripeptide (Glu-Asp-Arg) for preclinical studies on neuroprotection, antioxidant activity, cognitive enhancement, and neuroinflammatory regulation.
DNA Interaction & Gene Modulation: Functions as a cytogen that penetrates cells and interacts with DNA, modulating gene expression, correcting neurochemical disturbances, and supporting epigenetic regulation in laboratory models.
Memory & Neuroprotection: Supports studies on learning, memory preservation, NMDA receptor regulation, and neuroprotection under oxidative stress, hypoxia, and metabolic challenges (e.g., experimental diabetes models).
Antioxidant & Neuroinflammatory Regulation: Demonstrates reactive oxygen species (ROS) reduction, protection against necrotic cell death, enhanced neuronal resistance to hypoxic stress, and modulation of neuroinflammatory responses.
Intended Use: For qualified researchers conducting laboratory studies. Not for human or veterinary use.
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Pinealon is a synthetic tripeptide bioregulator composed of L‑glutamic acid, L‑aspartic acid, and L‑arginine (Glu‑Asp‑Arg / EDR). Classified as a cytogen, it interacts directly with DNA to modulate gene expression, distinguishing it from receptor‑dependent peptides. Developed through Russian research on neuroprotective agents, Pinealon has been studied for its potential neuroprotective and antioxidative properties, particularly in relation to oxidative stress and neurodegenerative conditions. Its activity is associated with the pineal gland and central nervous system.
Mechanistic Claims
DNA Interaction: Functions as a cytogen, directly influencing gene expression.
Neuroprotection: Investigated for protective effects against oxidative stress in neuronal cells.
Antioxidative Activity: Shown to reduce oxidative damage markers in experimental models.
CNS Modulation: Targets pineal gland and central nervous system pathways.
Multi‑Modal Activity: Distinct from receptor‑mediated peptides, offering broader regulatory potential.
Exploratory therapeutic studies in cognitive decline and aging
Pinealon Research Insights
Synthetic tripeptide (Glu‑Asp‑Arg) developed in Russia as part of peptide bioregulator research.
Classified as a cytogen due to its direct DNA interaction.
Studied for neuroprotective, antioxidative, and gene‑modulating properties.
Evidence remains largely preclinical, with limited clinical validation.
Provided in lyophilized form (freeze‑dried, filler‑free) to ensure purity, integrity, and extended shelf life.
Pinealon Research
Pinealon (Glu-Asp-Arg) is a synthetic peptide bioregulator with diverse biological activities, including enhancing learning and memory, exhibiting antioxidant and neuroprotective properties, and regulating neuroinflammatory responses. Its ability to interact with DNA and correct neurochemical disturbances further underscores its potential therapeutic applications in various neurological and metabolic disorders.
Effects on Learning and Memory
Pinealon has been shown to have a significant impact on learning and memory, particularly in the context of experimental diabetes in rats. In a study using the Morris water maze, pinealon was administered at various doses, and it was found that a dose of 100 ng/kg had the most positive effect on maintaining acquired skills during streptozotocin-induced diabetes. This dose also resulted in minimal changes in the expression levels of NMDA receptor subunit genes, suggesting a protective effect on cognitive functions.1
Cellular Penetration and DNA Interaction
Pinealon, along with other short peptides, has demonstrated the ability to penetrate animal cells and interact with nuclear components, including DNA. This interaction is sequence-specific, with pinealon showing a preference for binding to CAG-containing sequences. Such interactions suggest that pinealon may play a role in regulating gene activity through epigenetic mechanisms.2
Antioxidant and Neuroprotective Properties
Pinealon exhibits antioxidant properties by restricting reactive oxygen species (ROS) accumulation and reducing necrotic cell death in various cell types. It also modulates the cell cycle, indicating its potential to interact directly with the cell genome beyond its antioxidant activity.3Additionally, pinealon has been shown to protect rat offspring from prenatal hyperhomocysteinemia, improving cognitive function and resistance to oxidative stress in neurons.4
Antihypoxic Effects
Pinealon has demonstrated pronounced antihypoxic properties, particularly in models of hypobaric hypoxia. It enhances neuronal resistance to hypoxic stress by stimulating internal antioxidative enzyme systems and potentially limiting excitotoxic effects.5
Regulation of Neuroinflammatory Responses
In conditions of sharp hypoxic hypoxia, pinealon has been observed to promote neurogenesis and reduce neuroinflammatory reactions, suggesting its potential in managing brain hypoxia and related conditions.6
Correction of Neurochemical Disturbances
Pinealon has been effective in correcting hyperhomocysteinemia-induced disturbances in the diurnal dynamics of norepinephrine content in the hypothalamus, which is crucial for reproductive function in female rats. This highlights its neuroprotective effects and therapeutic potential in reproductivehealth research.7
References
Karantysh, G., Fomenko, M., Menzheritskii, A., Prokof’ev, V., Ryzhak, G., & Butenko, E. (2020). Effect of Pinealon on Learning and Expression of NMDA Receptor Subunit Genes in the Hippocampus of Rats with Experimental Diabetes. Neurochemical Journal, 14, 314-320. https://doi.org/10.1134/S181971242003006X.
Fedoreyeva, L., Kireev, I., Khavinson, V., & Vanyushin, B. (2011). Penetration of short fluorescence-labeled peptides into the nucleus in HeLa cells and in vitro specific interaction of the peptides with deoxyribooligonucleotides and DNA. Biochemistry (Moscow), 76, 1210-1219. https://doi.org/10.1134/S0006297911110022.
Khavinson, V., Ribakova, Y., Kulebiakin, K., Vladychenskaya, E., Kozina, L., Arutjunyan, A., & Boldyrev, A. (2011). Pinealon increases cell viability by suppression of free radical levels and activating proliferative processes.. Rejuvenation research, 14 5, 535-41 . https://doi.org/10.1089/rej.2011.1172.
Arutjunyan, A., Kozina, L., Stvolinskiy, S., Bulygina, Y., Mashkina, A., & Khavinson, V. (2012). Pinealon protects the rat offspring from prenatal hyperhomocysteinemia.. International journal of clinical and experimental medicine, 5 2, 179-85.https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/22567179/.
Kozina, L. (2008). [Investigation of antihypoxic properties of short peptides].. Advances in gerontology = Uspekhi gerontologii, 21 1, 61-7.https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/18546825/.
Mendzheritskii, A., Karantysh, G., Ryzhak, G., & Dem’ianenko, S. (2014). [Regulation of content of cytokines in blood serum and of caspase-3 activity in brains of old rats in model of sharp hypoxic hypoxia with Cortexin and Pinealon].. Advances in gerontology = Uspekhi gerontologii, 27 1, 94-7.https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/25051764/.
Korenevskii, A., Arutyunyan, A., Milyutina, Y., Zaloznyaya, I., & Kozina, L. (2014). Pinealon corrects hyperhomocysteinemia-induced disturbances of the diurnal dynamics of hypothalamic norepinephrine content in female rats. Neurochemical Journal, 8, 205 – 207. https://doi.org/10.1134/S1819712414030088.
Dosage--This PRODUCT IS INTENDED AS A RESEARCH CHEMICAL ONLY. This designation allows the use of research chemicals strictly for in vitro testing and laboratory experimentation only. All product information available on this website is for educational purposes only. This product should only be handled by licensed, qualified professionals. This product is not a drug, food, or cosmetic and may not be misbranded, misused or mislabeled as a drug.
Pinealon is a synthetic tripeptide bioregulator composed of L‑glutamic acid, L‑aspartic acid, and L‑arginine (Glu‑Asp‑Arg / EDR). Classified as a cytogen, it interacts directly with DNA to modulate gene expression, distinguishing it from receptor‑dependent peptides. Developed through Russian research on neuroprotective agents, Pinealon has been studied for its potential neuroprotective and antioxidative properties, particularly in relation to oxidative stress and neurodegenerative conditions. Its activity is associated with the pineal gland and central nervous system.
Mechanistic Claims
DNA Interaction: Functions as a cytogen, directly influencing gene expression.
Neuroprotection: Investigated for protective effects against oxidative stress in neuronal cells.
Antioxidative Activity: Shown to reduce oxidative damage markers in experimental models.
CNS Modulation: Targets pineal gland and central nervous system pathways.
Multi‑Modal Activity: Distinct from receptor‑mediated peptides, offering broader regulatory potential.
Exploratory therapeutic studies in cognitive decline and aging
Pinealon Research Insights
Synthetic tripeptide (Glu‑Asp‑Arg) developed in Russia as part of peptide bioregulator research.
Classified as a cytogen due to its direct DNA interaction.
Studied for neuroprotective, antioxidative, and gene‑modulating properties.
Evidence remains largely preclinical, with limited clinical validation.
Provided in lyophilized form (freeze‑dried, filler‑free) to ensure purity, integrity, and extended shelf life.
Pinealon Research
Pinealon (Glu-Asp-Arg) is a synthetic peptide bioregulator with diverse biological activities, including enhancing learning and memory, exhibiting antioxidant and neuroprotective properties, and regulating neuroinflammatory responses. Its ability to interact with DNA and correct neurochemical disturbances further underscores its potential therapeutic applications in various neurological and metabolic disorders.
Effects on Learning and Memory
Pinealon has been shown to have a significant impact on learning and memory, particularly in the context of experimental diabetes in rats. In a study using the Morris water maze, pinealon was administered at various doses, and it was found that a dose of 100 ng/kg had the most positive effect on maintaining acquired skills during streptozotocin-induced diabetes. This dose also resulted in minimal changes in the expression levels of NMDA receptor subunit genes, suggesting a protective effect on cognitive functions.1
Cellular Penetration and DNA Interaction
Pinealon, along with other short peptides, has demonstrated the ability to penetrate animal cells and interact with nuclear components, including DNA. This interaction is sequence-specific, with pinealon showing a preference for binding to CAG-containing sequences. Such interactions suggest that pinealon may play a role in regulating gene activity through epigenetic mechanisms.2
Antioxidant and Neuroprotective Properties
Pinealon exhibits antioxidant properties by restricting reactive oxygen species (ROS) accumulation and reducing necrotic cell death in various cell types. It also modulates the cell cycle, indicating its potential to interact directly with the cell genome beyond its antioxidant activity.3Additionally, pinealon has been shown to protect rat offspring from prenatal hyperhomocysteinemia, improving cognitive function and resistance to oxidative stress in neurons.4
Antihypoxic Effects
Pinealon has demonstrated pronounced antihypoxic properties, particularly in models of hypobaric hypoxia. It enhances neuronal resistance to hypoxic stress by stimulating internal antioxidative enzyme systems and potentially limiting excitotoxic effects.5
Regulation of Neuroinflammatory Responses
In conditions of sharp hypoxic hypoxia, pinealon has been observed to promote neurogenesis and reduce neuroinflammatory reactions, suggesting its potential in managing brain hypoxia and related conditions.6
Correction of Neurochemical Disturbances
Pinealon has been effective in correcting hyperhomocysteinemia-induced disturbances in the diurnal dynamics of norepinephrine content in the hypothalamus, which is crucial for reproductive function in female rats. This highlights its neuroprotective effects and therapeutic potential in reproductivehealth research.7
References
Karantysh, G., Fomenko, M., Menzheritskii, A., Prokof’ev, V., Ryzhak, G., & Butenko, E. (2020). Effect of Pinealon on Learning and Expression of NMDA Receptor Subunit Genes in the Hippocampus of Rats with Experimental Diabetes. Neurochemical Journal, 14, 314-320. https://doi.org/10.1134/S181971242003006X.
Fedoreyeva, L., Kireev, I., Khavinson, V., & Vanyushin, B. (2011). Penetration of short fluorescence-labeled peptides into the nucleus in HeLa cells and in vitro specific interaction of the peptides with deoxyribooligonucleotides and DNA. Biochemistry (Moscow), 76, 1210-1219. https://doi.org/10.1134/S0006297911110022.
Khavinson, V., Ribakova, Y., Kulebiakin, K., Vladychenskaya, E., Kozina, L., Arutjunyan, A., & Boldyrev, A. (2011). Pinealon increases cell viability by suppression of free radical levels and activating proliferative processes.. Rejuvenation research, 14 5, 535-41 . https://doi.org/10.1089/rej.2011.1172.
Arutjunyan, A., Kozina, L., Stvolinskiy, S., Bulygina, Y., Mashkina, A., & Khavinson, V. (2012). Pinealon protects the rat offspring from prenatal hyperhomocysteinemia.. International journal of clinical and experimental medicine, 5 2, 179-85.https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/22567179/.
Kozina, L. (2008). [Investigation of antihypoxic properties of short peptides].. Advances in gerontology = Uspekhi gerontologii, 21 1, 61-7.https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/18546825/.
Mendzheritskii, A., Karantysh, G., Ryzhak, G., & Dem’ianenko, S. (2014). [Regulation of content of cytokines in blood serum and of caspase-3 activity in brains of old rats in model of sharp hypoxic hypoxia with Cortexin and Pinealon].. Advances in gerontology = Uspekhi gerontologii, 27 1, 94-7.https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/25051764/.
Korenevskii, A., Arutyunyan, A., Milyutina, Y., Zaloznyaya, I., & Kozina, L. (2014). Pinealon corrects hyperhomocysteinemia-induced disturbances of the diurnal dynamics of hypothalamic norepinephrine content in female rats. Neurochemical Journal, 8, 205 – 207. https://doi.org/10.1134/S1819712414030088.
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