Cartalax (Bioregulator) from Xcel Peptides

Xcel Peptides supplies Cartalax as a lyophilized bioregulator peptide for laboratory use. We test every batch independently before release, and we publish the certificate of analysis on this page, matched to the batch number on your vial.

What Is Cartalax

Cartalax is a synthetic tripeptide made of three amino acids: alanine, glutamic acid, and aspartic acid (Ala-Glu-Asp, or AED). Its CAS number is 205640-90-0. It belongs to the short-peptide bioregulators developed by Vladimir Khavinson and colleagues in Russia, which were designed to match small peptide fractions isolated from specific tissues. Cartalax is the member of the group linked to cartilage and connective tissue research.

Specifications

The product is a lyophilized powder at research grade. We verify every batch through third-party HPLC and identity analysis, and we document it with a matched COA. Store the powder frozen and protect it from light. We ship every order cold-chain with tracking.

Research Applications

Researchers study Cartalax in gene expression and cellular aging research. Typical work examines how short peptides like AED interact with DNA and chromatin-associated proteins in cell-based models, and how they influence gene expression in cultured cells. Studies in aging fibroblast cultures have also looked at markers such as caspase-dependent apoptosis. Scientists use it as a reference peptide when comparing Khavinson-class bioregulators.

These describe research applications, not therapeutic claims. The FDA has not evaluated this product, and researchers should not use it to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any condition.

Why Buy Cartalax From Xcel Peptides

Naming and sequence errors are common in this category, and suppliers sometimes mix up one bioregulator with another. Xcel Peptides lists the exact sequence and CAS number for Cartalax and tests each batch to confirm identity, so your records match the material you receive.

We also publish our results openly. You can match the batch number on your vial to the COA before you start work, instead of relying on a generic purity claim.

Storage and Handling

Store the lyophilized vial frozen and protected from light before reconstitution. Once reconstituted, refrigerate the solution and use it within a short window, since peptide stability drops considerably outside the dry state. Avoid repeated freeze-thaw cycles, since each cycle degrades the peptide structure further.

Verifying Your COA

Check three things on the COA before you use this product. First, confirm the batch number matches your vial. Second, confirm the test date is recent. Third, confirm the HPLC purity and the identity result match the AED sequence for your size. If you need archived data for a previous lot, contact our team and we’ll pull it for you.

Disclaimer (place directly under description): Xcel Peptides supplies Cartalax (Bioregulator) for laboratory and research use only. It is not a drug, dietary supplement, or food, and researchers should not use it for human or animal consumption, or for diagnostic or therapeutic use. Nothing on this page constitutes medical advice.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Cartalax? It’s a synthetic tripeptide (Ala-Glu-Asp) from the Khavinson family of short-peptide bioregulators. Xcel Peptides supplies it as a research-grade lyophilized peptide.

What is a bioregulator peptide? It’s a short peptide, usually two to four amino acids, designed to match a fraction isolated from a specific tissue. Researchers study how these peptides affect gene expression in cell models.

Is Cartalax the same as Epitalon? No. Cartalax is the tripeptide AED, while Epitalon is a different tetrapeptide, AEDG.

Does Cartalax come with a COA? Yes. Xcel Peptides ships every vial with a batch-matched certificate of analysis confirming identity and purity.

How should I store Cartalax? Store the lyophilized powder frozen and protected from light. After reconstitution, refrigerate the solution and avoid repeated freeze-thaw cycles.

How fast does Xcel Peptides ship this product? We ship most orders within 1 to 2 business days, with cold-chain packaging and tracking included.