Short Peptide Bioregulator • Research Use Only
Cartalax 20mg — AED Peptide Bioregulator Research Dossier
Cartalax 20mg is a research-grade short peptide
bioregulator identified by the amino-acid sequence
Ala-Glu-Asp (AED) and also referenced as
T-31. This compact tripeptide has been investigated
in experimental research involving cartilage-associated cellular
pathways, chondrogenic differentiation, mesenchymal stem cells,
extracellular matrix biology, cellular aging and peptide-mediated
gene regulation.
Research Compound
Cartalax
Sequence
Ala-Glu-Asp
Abbreviation
AED / T-31
Vial Content
20mg
What Is Cartalax Peptide?
Cartalax peptide is a synthetic short-chain
tripeptide consisting of alanine, glutamic acid and aspartic acid.
It belongs to the broader class of compounds commonly described as
short peptide bioregulators.
Ala–Glu–Asp • AED
Cartalax is notable for its compact molecular structure. While many
research peptides contain considerably longer amino-acid chains,
Cartalax consists of only three amino-acid residues.
Short peptide sequences such as AED have attracted scientific
interest in experimental research examining cellular signaling,
differentiation, gene expression and tissue-associated regulatory
processes.
The AED peptide sequence is also referenced in
peptide-bioregulator research by the designation
T-31.
Cartalax Peptide Research Areas
Research involving Cartalax and the
Ala-Glu-Asp peptide has focused primarily on
experimental cellular and molecular models.
Cartilage Biology
AED has been investigated in experimental models involving
cartilage-associated cellular pathways, chondrogenic
differentiation and cartilage matrix biology.
Mesenchymal Stem Cells
Short regulatory peptides have been examined in models involving
replicative aging and differentiation of human mesenchymal
stem cells.
Gene Expression
Short peptide bioregulators are investigated for possible
interactions with mechanisms involved in gene activity,
cellular differentiation and regulatory signaling.
Extracellular Matrix Research
Cartalax-related experimental research includes extracellular
matrix biology, matrix-associated protein expression and
connective-tissue cellular processes.
Cartilage Research
Chondrogenesis
Stem Cell Research
Gene Expression
Cellular Aging
Extracellular Matrix
Peptide Bioregulation
Cartalax and Chondrogenic Research
One area of scientific interest surrounding
Cartalax AED peptide research involves
chondrogenic differentiation and cartilage-associated cellular
pathways.
Experimental research involving short peptides has examined changes
in gene and protein expression associated with the differentiation
of mesenchymal stem cells toward cartilage-associated cellular
phenotypes.
Research in these experimental models has evaluated
cartilage-associated markers including
SOX9, aggrecan, type II collagen and cartilage oligomeric
matrix protein (COMP).
Research Context
These findings relate to experimental research models and should not
be interpreted as evidence that Cartalax repairs cartilage, restores
joints or treats a medical condition.
Cartalax as a Short Peptide Bioregulator
Cartalax belongs to a research category commonly referred to as
peptide bioregulators. These compounds generally
consist of unusually short amino-acid sequences and have been
investigated in experimental models involving tissue-associated
cellular regulation.
Because Cartalax contains only three amino acids, researchers can
investigate a precisely defined molecular sequence when examining
hypotheses involving short-peptide signaling, cellular
differentiation and gene-expression processes.
Research into short peptide bioregulators remains an evolving field.
Findings observed in experimental or cell-culture models cannot
automatically be extrapolated to clinical effects.
Cartalax AED vs Epitalon AEDG
Cartalax is sometimes confused with
Epitalon (Epithalon) because their amino-acid
sequences are closely related. They are nevertheless chemically
distinct research peptides.
Cartalax
Ala-Glu-Asp
AED
Three amino-acid residues.
Epitalon
Ala-Glu-Asp-Gly
AEDG
Four amino-acid residues.
The additional glycine residue in AEDG makes Epitalon structurally
distinct from Cartalax. The two sequences should not be treated as
interchangeable research materials.
Cartalax 20mg Research Specifications
Product
Cartalax 20mg
Sequence
Ala-Glu-Asp
Abbreviation
AED
Alternative Designation
T-31
Classification
Short Peptide Bioregulator
Form
Lyophilized Research Material
Molecular Formula
C12H19N3O8
Molecular Weight
Approx. 333.29 g/mol
Why Is Cartalax Studied?
Scientific interest in Cartalax peptide is partly
related to the simplicity of its AED sequence. A compound containing
only three amino-acid residues provides researchers with a compact
model for studying how short peptide sequences may interact with
cellular regulatory systems.
Cartalax research therefore intersects with broader investigations
into cellular aging, differentiation, extracellular matrix
biology, connective-tissue models and gene regulation.
The evidence base for Cartalax remains more limited than for many
extensively characterized research peptides. Additional independent
replication and mechanistic research remain important.
Related Research Collection
Bioregulator Peptides for Organ-Specific Research
Cartalax is part of a broader group of
bioregulator peptides investigated in experimental
models involving tissue-specific gene expression, cellular signaling,
differentiation, aging and organ-associated regulatory pathways.
Royal Peptides offers individual bioregulators alongside
20mg research formats and 10-vial research kits,
allowing laboratories to investigate multiple short peptide sequences
across different tissue-associated research models.
Bioregulator Peptides Kit — 20mg Research Format
The broader bioregulator research collection includes compounds
associated with neurological, cardiovascular, pulmonary, hepatic,
pancreatic, endocrine, immune, vascular, reproductive and
connective-tissue experimental research.
Form
Lyophilized
Vial Content
20mg
Kit Format
10 Vials
Designation
Research Use Only
Bioregulator Peptide Research Collection
Bronchogen
Bronchial & Respiratory Research
Investigated in experimental models involving bronchial tissue,
pulmonary cellular regulation and respiratory biology.
Cardiogen
Cardiovascular Research
Associated with research involving myocardial cellular biology
and cardiovascular tissue-associated pathways.
Current Compound
Cartalax
Cartilage & Connective Tissue
AED peptide investigated in chondrogenic differentiation,
extracellular matrix biology and cartilage-associated pathways.
Chonluten
Pulmonary Research
Associated with experimental pulmonary tissue and
respiratory-system cellular research.
Cortagen
Neuroscience Research
Investigated in experimental models involving neural tissue,
neuronal signaling and nervous-system biology.
Crystagen
Immune Research
Studied in experimental research involving immune-cell signaling
and lymphocyte-associated pathways.
Livagen
Hepatic Research
Investigated in laboratory models involving liver-associated
cellular processes and hepatic tissue biology.
Ovagen
Reproductive Research
Associated with experimental investigation of ovarian tissue
and reproductive-system cellular pathways.
Pancragen
Pancreatic Research
Studied in experimental models involving pancreatic cellular
biology and metabolic regulatory pathways.
Pinealon
Neuroscience & Cellular Aging
Investigated in neuroscience models involving neuronal signaling,
cellular aging and oxidative-stress pathways.
Prostamax
Prostate Tissue Research
Associated with experimental prostate tissue biology and
tissue-specific cellular regulation.
Testagen
Testicular & Endocrine Research
Investigated in laboratory models involving testicular tissue
and endocrine-associated cellular pathways.
Thymogen
Thymic & Immune Research
Studied in experimental research involving thymic biology and
immune-associated cellular signaling.
Vesugen
Vascular & Endothelial Research
Investigated in models involving vascular tissue,
endothelial-cell biology and vessel-associated pathways.
Vilon
Short Peptide Research
Studied within research involving short peptide regulation,
cellular signaling and tissue-associated processes.
TRH / Protirelin
Neuroendocrine Research
Investigated in research involving thyrotropin-releasing hormone
signaling and hypothalamic-pituitary-thyroid pathways.
Organ-Specific Peptides
Gene Expression
Cellular Aging
Peptide Bioregulation
Tissue Biology
Cell Signaling
Endocrine Research
Research Context
References to specific organs, tissues and biological pathways describe
areas of experimental investigation and do not establish therapeutic
efficacy or suitability for human use.
Cartalax Peptide FAQ
What is Cartalax peptide?
Cartalax is a short synthetic tripeptide commonly identified as
Ala-Glu-Asp (AED) or T-31 and studied within the broader field of
short peptide bioregulator research.
What is the Cartalax peptide sequence?
The Cartalax peptide sequence is Ala-Glu-Asp, abbreviated AED.
It contains alanine, glutamic acid and aspartic acid.
What is Cartalax researched for?
Experimental research involving AED has included
cartilage-associated cellular pathways, chondrogenic differentiation,
mesenchymal stem cells, extracellular matrix biology, cellular aging
and gene-expression processes.
Is Cartalax a peptide bioregulator?
Cartalax is commonly categorized within short peptide bioregulator
research. Its AED sequence contains three amino-acid residues.
Is Cartalax the same as Epitalon?
No. Cartalax is AED (Ala-Glu-Asp), while Epitalon is AEDG
(Ala-Glu-Asp-Gly). They are distinct peptide sequences.
How many amino acids are in Cartalax?
Cartalax contains three amino-acid residues, making it a tripeptide.
What does AED mean in Cartalax?
AED represents the one-letter amino-acid abbreviations for alanine
(A), glutamic acid (E) and aspartic acid (D).
Is Cartalax approved for human use?
No. Cartalax is an experimental research compound and is not an
approved medication. It is supplied strictly for laboratory
research purposes.
For Research Use Only
Cartalax 20mg is supplied strictly for laboratory, analytical and
research purposes. It is not intended for human or veterinary use,
consumption, diagnosis, treatment, prevention or mitigation of any
disease or medical condition. Information presented here describes
areas of scientific investigation and does not constitute medical
advice or evidence of clinical efficacy.