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LongevitySubcutaneous
Cortagen
Also known as: Ala-Glu-Asp-Pro · Cortex bioregulator
Synthetic tetrapeptide Khavinson bioregulator targeted at cortical and CNS tissue. Russian models report effects on neuronal differentiation and age-related cognitive markers. Mechanism likely involves regulation of brain-tissue-specific gene expression.
At a glance
- Half-life
- 30 minutes
- Common route
- Subcutaneous
- Typical dose range
- 200–1,000mcg
- Stability (reconstituted)
- 14days refrigerated
Best timing
Daily for 10–20 day courses, repeated 1–2x per year. AM dosing typical to avoid sleep activation.
Contraindications
- Pregnancy
- Limited Western trial data
- Active CNS pathology requiring conventional management
Watch symptoms
- Few characterized adverse effects
- Mild sleep changes
- Injection site reactions
- Limited human safety data outside Russian-language literature
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