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Cortagen

Cortagen is a research reference peptide composed of 4 amino acids (tetrapeptide). Structural class: Synthetic short peptide (Khavinson bioregulator class). Reported molecular weight: 430.41 Da. Listed for research and educational reference only.

Also known asBrain Cortex Tetrapeptide (AEDP), Neuroprotective Bioregulator
Evidence levelLimited Research
Regulatory statusResearch-only
Molecular weight430.41 Da
Chain length4 amino acids (tetrapeptide)
ClassSynthetic short peptide (Khavinson bioregulator class)
SequenceAla-Glu-Asp-Pro (H-A-E-D-P-OH)
NotesLinear unmodified L-tetrapeptide, Molecular formula C17H26N4O9, Synthetic analog of active fragments from bovine brain cortex extract (Cortexin), Distinct from Cardiogen (AEDR, pos
Updated2026-10-12

For research and educational reference only.