Pinealon

EDR peptide · Glu-Asp-Arg

CognitiveSleepNot ApprovedApprovedResearchOralIntranasal

Popular for:Neuroprotection, sleep regulation, cognitive enhancement, Khavinson bioregulator

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Registered Trials

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Trial Publications

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PubMed References

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Evidence Level

Overview

Pinealon is a synthetic tripeptide (Glu-Asp-Arg) developed by Khavinson as a bioregulator for the pineal gland and central nervous system. The short version: people usually care about it for neuroprotection, sleep regulation, cognitive enhancement, khavinson bioregulator, but the strength of the evidence depends heavily on indication and study type.

Pinealon is a synthetic tripeptide (Glu-Asp-Arg) developed by Khavinson as a bioregulator for the pineal gland and central nervous system. It is designed to normalize pineal function and melatonin production, which decline significantly with age.

As a short-chain peptide (just 3 amino acids), Pinealon has the advantage of oral bioavailability — it can be taken as a capsule and still reach target tissues. This makes it one of the more accessible bioregulators. Research has focused on its neuroprotective effects and potential to improve sleep architecture in elderly subjects.

Research Snapshot

What the evidence says

Approved

Pinealon currently shows 0 registered trials from ClinicalTrials.gov, 1 PubMed trial publications (0 RCT-tagged), and 15 PubMed references matching the stored source query. Treat PubMed references as literature surface area, not a count of clinical trials.

Known vs uncertain

Known signals

  • 0 registered trials are tracked from ClinicalTrials.gov intervention records.
  • 1 PubMed clinical-trial publications are indexed.
  • 0 PubMed randomized controlled trial publications are indexed.
  • 15 PubMed references are tracked separately from trial counts and can include animal, in-vitro, review, mechanism, or clinical records.

Open questions

  • Evidence strength may vary by indication, route, formulation, and population.
  • Public anecdotes can highlight interest or concern but do not establish clinical efficacy.
  • Regulatory status and compounding access can change independently from the research literature.

Mechanism of Action

Pinealon penetrates cell membranes and interacts with DNA in pinealocytes (pineal gland cells) and neurons, modulating gene expression involved in circadian rhythm regulation and neuroprotection.

Key Research Benefits

Oral bioavailability — no injection required
Studied for pineal gland function and melatonin normalization
Researched for neuroprotection in aging
May support circadian rhythm regulation
Part of the Khavinson bioregulator system with extensive Russian research

Clinical Evidence Summary

Research Pipeline

Preclinical
Animal
Phase I
Phase II
Phase III
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International Regulatory Status

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RussiaApproved2010(Pinealon)

CNS bioregulation, cognitive support in elderly

Source

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Registered Trials

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Trial Publications

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RCT Publications

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PubMed References

ClinicalTrials.govPubMed ESearchExact-name queryChecked May 3, 2026

Registered trials are ClinicalTrials.gov intervention records. Trial publications are PubMed records tagged as clinical trials or randomized controlled trials. PubMed references are broader source-query matches and can include animal studies, in-vitro work, reviews, mechanism papers, and trial publications.

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Registered trials

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Trial publications

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RCT publications

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PubMed references

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Reviews

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Meta-analyses

Registered trials source

Jun 1, 2026

Pinealon

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Publication counts source

May 3, 2026

Pinealon

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Not FDA-approved. Available as a supplement/bioregulator in some markets. Research compound. Part of the Khavinson peptide bioregulator family.

Key PubMed References

Therapeutic Peptides in Orthopaedics: Applications, Challenges, and Future Directions.

Review

Rahman OF, Lee SJ, Seeds WA · Journal of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons. Global research & reviews · 2026

PMID: 41490200

[Comparative analysis of different methods of geroprotective].

Human Study

Myakotnykh VS, Torgashov MN, Egorin KV, et al. · Advances in gerontology = Uspekhi gerontologii · 2016

PMID: 28539017

[EFFECT OF SYNTHETIC PEPTIDES ON AGING OF PATIENTS WITH CHRONIC POLYMORBIDITY AND ORGANIC BRAIN SYNDROME OF THE CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM IN REMISSION].

Human Study

Meshchaninov VN, Tkachenko EL, Zharkov SV, et al. · Advances in gerontology = Uspekhi gerontologii · 2015

PMID: 26390612

[Pinealon and Cortexin influence on behavior and neurochemical processes in 18-month aged rats within hypoxia and hypothermia].

Animal Study

Mendzheritsky AM, Karantysh GV, Ryzhak GA, et al. · Advances in gerontology = Uspekhi gerontologii · 2015

PMID: 28509493

[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].

In Vitro

Mendzheritskiĭ AM, Karantysh GV, Ryzhak GA, et al. · Advances in gerontology = Uspekhi gerontologii · 2014

PMID: 25051764

Anecdotes & Sentiment

Public discussion, not clinical evidence

This section summarizes what people are talking about in public sources. It can be useful for spotting questions, hype cycles, and recurring concerns, but it is separate from the evidence sections above.

No curated public-discussion themes are live for Pinealon yet.

Side Effects & Safety

- Generally well-tolerated - Mild GI discomfort (oral) - Very limited Western safety data - Long-term effects not fully characterized

Generally well-tolerated
Mild GI discomfort (oral)
Very limited Western safety data
Long-term effects not fully characterized

Known Interactions

No curated interaction entry is live for Pinealon yet.

Until the interaction table is fully populated, use the interaction checker and related peptides below to explore adjacent compounds and likely research pairings.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Research Disclaimer

This page is for research and educational purposes only. The information presented is based on published scientific literature and does not constitute medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment recommendations. Regulatory status can vary by compound, formulation, indication, and jurisdiction. Check official labeling, registry records, and qualified professional guidance before making any health-related decision. The studies referenced are linked to their original PubMed sources for verification.