Cartalax
| Form | Lyophilized Powder |
| Quantity | 20mg |
| Purity | ≥95% |
| Category | Bioregulator Peptide |
| Storage | -20°C (lyophilized) |
What is Cartalax?
Cartalax represents the application of bioregulator peptide research to cardiovascular aging. Developed within the same Russian peptide bioregulator framework that produced Epithalon and Thymalin, Cartalax contains short peptides specific to cardiac tissue. Like other bioregulators, it demonstrates tissue-selective regulatory effects through mechanisms involving gene expression modulation and cellular signaling pathway restoration in aging cardiovascular tissue.
The bioregulator peptide class emerged from research suggesting that short peptides extracted from specific organs could exert tissue-selective regulatory effects. Cartalax, as a cardiac-specific bioregulator, has been studied for its potential role in supporting cardiovascular function during aging and its effects on cardiac cellular signaling pathways.
Mechanism of Action
Cartalax functions as a bioregulator peptide with tissue-selective affinity for cardiac cells. Research suggests bioregulator peptides work through interaction with chromatin structures, potentially influencing gene expression patterns that decline with age. In cardiovascular tissue specifically, Cartalax may modulate expression of genes involved in cardiac contractility, energy metabolism, and cellular stress responses.
The peptide demonstrates effects on cardiomyocyte function through multiple potential pathways: enhancement of mitochondrial function in cardiac cells, modulation of calcium handling proteins, and influence on antioxidant enzyme expression. Studies indicate bioregulator peptides may act through epigenetic mechanisms, affecting histone modifications and DNA methylation patterns that change during cardiac aging.
Research Applications
- Cardiovascular aging research
- Cardiac tissue function studies
- Bioregulator peptide mechanisms
- Tissue-specific gene expression
- Cardiac cellular signaling
- Myocardial aging models
- Cardiovascular regeneration research
Reconstitution
Use our peptide calculator to determine bacteriostatic water volume and target concentration.
Storage & Handling
Store lyophilized at -20°C. Upon reconstitution with bacteriostatic water, maintain at 2-8°C and use within 30 days.
Frequently Asked Questions
How should I reconstitute this product?
Reconstitute with bacteriostatic water (supplied with order). Add water slowly down the side of the vial, allow to dissolve naturally without shaking.
What purity testing is performed?
All products undergo dual verification: manufacturer HPLC testing (≥95% purity) plus independent third-party lab verification. Certificates of Analysis are available for every batch—request via email at support@prcpeptides.com.
How should I store this product?
Lyophilized (powder): Store at -20°C in original sealed vial. Reconstituted: Store at 2-8°C (refrigerated) and use within 30 days. Do not freeze reconstituted product. Keep away from direct light.
Do you provide Certificates of Analysis?
Yes. Every product has an available COA from both the manufacturer and our independent third-party testing lab. Request your batch-specific COA by emailing support@prcpeptides.com with your order number.