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    Cartalax

    Cartalax (Ala-Glu-Asp-Gly) — Khavinson short peptide bioregulator for cartilage, connective tissue, and musculoskeletal aging research

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    $74.00/ 20mg
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    For research purposes only. Not for human consumption.

    Mechanism of Action

    Cartalax is a short synthetic peptide bioregulator (tripeptide/tetrapeptide Ala-Glu-Asp-Gly) from the Khavinson family, studied for tissue-specific regulation of gene expression in chondrocytes and connective tissue. Research models focus on its proposed interaction with promoter regions of cartilage-associated genes involved in collagen and proteoglycan synthesis.

    How It Works

    1. 1

      Penetrates chondrocyte nuclei and interacts with cartilage-associated gene promoter regions

    2. 2

      Modulates expression of collagen type II and proteoglycan synthesis pathways

    3. 3

      Studied for normalizing inflammatory cytokine expression in connective-tissue models

    4. 4

      Investigated for effects on osteoblast and chondrocyte proliferation in aged tissue

    5. 5

      Explored alongside other Khavinson bioregulators for musculoskeletal aging research

    Key Research Benefits

    • Cartilage and chondrocyte research
    • Connective tissue matrix studies
    • Musculoskeletal aging models
    • Collagen synthesis pathway investigation
    • Inflammatory cytokine expression research
    • Complementary probe alongside Cardiogen and Epithalon

    Cartalax belongs to the Khavinson short peptide bioregulator class studied primarily in Russian and Eastern European gerontology literature. Each vial contains 20mg of lyophilized peptide. Reconstitute with bacteriostatic water and store refrigerated (2–8°C) post-reconstitution. For research use only — not for human consumption.

    Research Deep Dive

    Research-Grade Cartalax (Ala-Glu-Asp-Gly) for Cartilage & Connective Tissue Research

    Cartalax for research is a short peptide bioregulator from the Khavinson family, studied for tissue-specific gene regulation in chondrocytes and connective tissue. Redline Bio Labs supplies research-grade Cartalax 20mg, third-party tested with a publicly available Certificate of Analysis. For research purposes only. Not for human consumption.

    What Is Cartalax?

    Cartalax is a synthetic short peptide (Ala-Glu-Asp-Gly, also written AEDG) developed within the Khavinson class of peptide bioregulators. These ultra-short peptides are studied for their proposed ability to enter the cell nucleus and interact with specific promoter regions of DNA, influencing tissue-specific gene expression rather than acting through classical receptor signaling.

    In the published literature, Cartalax is primarily associated with cartilage and connective tissue models, where researchers investigate its effects on chondrocyte activity, extracellular matrix components, and markers of musculoskeletal aging.

    How Does Cartalax Work?

    Research on Cartalax peptide centers on epigenetic-style regulation of connective-tissue gene expression. Investigated mechanisms include:

    • Nuclear penetration and interaction with cartilage-associated gene promoters
    • Modulation of collagen type II and proteoglycan synthesis pathways
    • Influence on chondrocyte and osteoblast proliferation in aged tissue models
    • Normalization of inflammatory cytokine expression in connective-tissue studies
    • Support of extracellular matrix organization in joint-tissue research

    Common Research Applications

    • Cartilage and chondrocyte biology
    • Connective tissue and extracellular matrix research
    • Musculoskeletal and joint aging models
    • Collagen synthesis pathway investigation
    • Peptide bioregulator and gerontology research
    • Comparative studies alongside Cardiogen, Prostamax, and Epithalon

    Key Features & Specifications

    • 20mg lyophilized peptide per vial
    • Research-grade purity (99%)
    • Third-party batch tested
    • Public Certificate of Analysis
    • Single vials and 10-vial kits available
    • Ships directly from our warehouse

    Reconstitute with bacteriostatic water and store refrigerated (2–8°C) after reconstitution.

    Why Buy Cartalax from Redline Bio Labs?

    Redline Bio Labs is a veteran and first-responder owned research supplier. Every batch is independently tested, every Certificate of Analysis is public, and every order ships directly from our facility with dedicated support behind it.

    For laboratory research purposes only. Not approved for human consumption or clinical applications.

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