What it is
A synthetic tripeptide of three amino acids: Ala-Glu-Asp.
Publications refer to it as the AED peptide.
The technical detail
Tripeptide Ala-Glu-Asp, C12H19N3O8, 333.29 g/mol (PubChem CID 87815447).
Research Use Only (RUO):Research classification with product and batch documentation where available.
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CARTALAX
Strength: 20 mg
Cartalax is a synthetic tripeptide with the sequence Ala-Glu-Asp (AED). In the literature it is called the “AED peptide” and is studied in cultures of chondrocytes, fibroblasts and mesenchymal stem cells.
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This product is intended exclusively for laboratory research use. It is not intended for human consumption, diagnosis, treatment, or prevention of disease.
Product information
FormResearch product
Strength20 mg
SKUAVR-CARTALAX-20
Stock statusIn stock
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Documentation on request
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Contact us about documentationResearch overview
Cartalax is a synthetic tripeptide with the sequence Ala-Glu-Asp (AED). In the literature it is called the “AED peptide” and is studied in cultures of chondrocytes, fibroblasts and mesenchymal stem cells.
It interests researchers as a small, well-defined molecule for studying gene expression and the synthesis of extracellular-matrix proteins in cells ageing in culture.
Documentation & COA
Batch documentation and COA, where available, are linked to the specific product batch and SKU.
This product is intended exclusively for laboratory research use. It is not intended for human consumption, diagnosis, treatment, or prevention of disease.
Product profile
3
amino acids — the tripeptide Ala-Glu-Asp
333.29
molecular weight (g/mol)
AED
its name in the publications
20 mg
amount per vial
Research context
How it acts
The mechanism has not been proven.
The researchers’ hypothesis is that it influences gene expression.
The technical detail
Computational modelling: complexes with d(ATATATATAT)2 sequences in the minor groove of DNA (Khavinson 2014).
What research shows
Studies in cultures of fibroblasts, chondrocytes and stem cells.
Proteins such as collagen and sirtuins were measured.
The technical detail
Fridman 2020 (skin fibroblasts); Myakisheva 2023 (SOX9, aggrecan, collagen II); Ashapkin 2020 (mesenchymal stem cells).
Status
The data are preclinical.
Supplied for laboratory research only.
The technical detail
Preclinical data.
Laboratory use
It is intended for use in a controlled laboratory setting, in in vitro studies of gene expression and protein synthesis in cultures of fibroblasts, chondrocytes and mesenchymal stem cells.
Research Use Only. Exclusively for laboratory and research use. Not intended for human or veterinary use, or for the diagnosis, treatment or prevention of any condition. It is not a medicine, a food or a dietary supplement.
Structural data
- Class
- Synthetic tripeptide
- Sequence
- Ala-Glu-Asp (AED)
- Molecular formula
- C12H19N3O8
- Molecular weight
- 333.29 g/mol
- PubChem CID
- 87815447
- CAS number
- 85806-95-7
Documentation
- The SKU code and the amount per vial are stated on the product label.
References
References & documentation
- 1.Fridman NV et al. (2020). Bull Exp Biol Med, 170(1), 154-157. PMID 33231794.
- 2.Ashapkin V et al. (2020). Mol Biol Rep, 47(6), 4323-4329. PMID 32399807.
- 3.Myakisheva SN et al. (2023). Adv Gerontol, 36(3), 383-390. PMID 37782646.
- 4.Myakisheva SN et al. (2023). Adv Gerontol, 36(2), 234-238. PMID 37356100.
- 5.Khavinson VKh et al. (2014). Adv Gerontol, 27(4), 651-6. PMID 25946838.
- 6.PubChem. Compound summary CID 87815447 (Ala-Glu-Asp). National Library of Medicine.
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Frequently asked questions
What is Cartalax?
It is a synthetic tripeptide with the sequence Ala-Glu-Asp. In scientific publications it is called the AED peptide.
What does “AED” mean?
It is the one-letter code of its three amino acids: A for alanine, E for glutamic acid and D for aspartic acid.
Are there studies in humans?
The published primary studies of the AED peptide concern cells in the laboratory. Research in humans is at an early stage.
In which cells has it been studied?
In human skin fibroblasts, chondrocytes and mesenchymal stem cells, where researchers measured gene expression and protein synthesis.
Is it a medicine or a dietary supplement?
No. This product is supplied exclusively as a material for laboratory research.
Can it be used by humans or animals?
No. It is intended for laboratory and research use only.
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