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Peptide Bioregulators (Khavinson) · Research Use Only

Cartalax — Research Peptide Bulk Supply

Also known as: AED Cartilage Peptide, Ala-Glu-Asp (cartilage), AC-4 Peptide, Cartilage Bioregulator

Cartalax (Ala-Glu-Asp) is a cartilage-targeted tripeptide bioregulator studied for chondrocyte biology, senescence markers, MMP-9 inhibition, and SIRT6.

Bulk Catalog Specifications

  • Lyophilized powder
  • Purity ≥99% (HPLC)
  • Residue count: 3 (tripeptide)
  • Sequence: Ala-Glu-Asp (AED)
  • MW: 333.30 g/mol
  • Storage: −20°C, desiccated
  • COA: HPLC, MS, PCNA/p53 marker reference data

Scientific Identifiers

SequenceAla-Glu-Asp (AED)
Residue count3
Molecular formulaC12H19N3O8
Molecular weight333.3 g/mol
PubChem CIDNot confirmed

Research Mechanism Summary

Cartalax (Ala-Glu-Asp) is a cartilage-targeted tripeptide bioregulator whose amino acid sequence is structurally related to regulatory regions of Type XI collagen fibrils in cartilage extracellular matrix. In vitro studies using rat cartilage tissue cultures report that Cartalax increases cartilage area index by 18–38%, stimulates proliferating cell nuclear antigen (PCNA) expression, and simultaneously reduces p53 protein synthesis. Research also documents downregulation of p16 and p21 senescence inhibitors alongside SIRT6 upregulation — a longevity-associated chromatin stability protein — and inhibition of matrix metalloproteinase-9 (MMP-9), the principal enzyme responsible for collagen and proteoglycan degradation in osteoarthritic tissue.

For Research Use Only. Not for human or veterinary use. Page copy reflects published preclinical and biochemistry literature only and does not constitute dosage, administration, treatment, or therapeutic guidance.

Catalog Context

Cartalax is supplied as a research-grade lyophilized peptide catalog item under the Peptide Bioregulators (Khavinson) family. PeptideDistro.com lists this entry for qualified research and wholesale buyers; pricing, MOQ, and documentation packets are reviewed during account intake. Page copy is framed exclusively around mechanism literature, molecular identifiers, and bulk catalog specifications.

Wholesale & Documentation

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