Ala-Glu-Asp-Pro cortical bioregulator
Cortagen
Cited range Bioregulator peptide
What it is
Cortagen is a tetrapeptide from the Russian bioregulator set aimed at cortical and peripheral-nerve research rather than pineal claims.
Benefits in plain language
What researchers and reference users usually mean when they talk about this compound. These are study themes and common claims — not a promise that it will do this in you.
- A short Khavinson bioregulator aimed at nervous-tissue support.
- Plain-language use: brain fog, stress recovery, “nerve nutrition” in the Russian peptide-bioregulator tradition.
- Evidence style is older Russian literature, not large Western RCTs.
- Usually oral or mucosal in that tradition, not a bodybuilding injection.
If a branded, FDA-approved product exists, that label is the only dose that is actually authorized. Research-chemical vials are a different object.
Mechanism of action
Gene-expression / cytoprotective narratives in neuronal tissue models. Single-receptor pharmacology is not well defined in Western sources.
Possible side effects / caveats
Thin human data. Course-based injectable talk should not be read as a neurology standard of care.
Protocol ranges
| Source tier | Amount | Frequency / duration | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cited course talk | 100–300 mcg | Short courses in secondary sources | Unstandardized |