21 Bioregulators · Peer-Reviewed Research
The Research Behind Our Bioregulators
At Promethean, we believe you should be able to see the actual research behind what you're taking. Below is a sample of the published, peer-reviewed studies relevant to each bioregulator we offer, which is organized by the organ system it's formulated to support.
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A-17 AdrenalGlandokort 3 studies
Supports adrenal gland function and the body's natural response to physical and everyday stress.
- Discovery of a stable tripeptide targeting the N-domain of CRF1 receptor2020 — Liapakis G, Karageorgos V, Andreadelis I, et al.
- The involvement of Nek2 and Notch in the proliferation of rat adrenal cortex triggered by POMC-derived peptides2014 — de Mendonca POR, Costa IC, Lotfi CFP
- Cholecystokinin tetrapeptide effects on HPA axis function and elevated plus maze behaviour in maternally separated and handled rats2005 — Greisen MH, Bolwig TG, Wortwein G
A-12 BladderChitomur 4 studies
Supports the structural health and normal function of bladder tissue.
- Bioregulatory therapy for overactive bladder2024 — Kuzmin IV
- Nociceptin/Orphanin FQ and Urinary Bladder2019 — Angelico P, Barchielli, Lazzeri, Guerrini, Calo
- Correction of age-related bladder function decrease with peptide geroprotector in women2013 — Gomberg VG, Ryzhak GA, Lyutov
- Peptide geroprotector application for treatment of elderly and senile patients with prostatic hyperplasia2013 — Gomberg VG, Ryzhak GA, Liutov
A-3 Blood VesselVentfort 7 studies
Supports the health and flexibility of blood vessels and circulation throughout the body.
- Peptide bioregulation in the treatment of atherosclerosis and prevention of restenosis of the arteries of the lower extremities2026 — Khavinson VKh et al.
- Polypeptide vessel complex and its role in physiology function regulation in aging pathology2019 — Kuznik BI, Ryzhak GA, Khavinson VK
- Effects of vascular peptide bioregulator on cerebral microcirculation of old hypertensive rats2017 — Khavinson VKh et al.
- Molecular aspects of vasoprotective peptide KED activity during atherosclerosis and restenosis2016 — Kozlov KL, Bolotov II, Linkova NS, et al.
- Molecular aspects of anti-atherosclerotic effects of short peptides2014 — Khavinson VKh, Lin'kova NS, et al.
- Epigenetic aspects of peptidergic regulation of vascular endothelial cell proliferation during aging2014 — Khavinson VKh, Tarnovskaia SI, et al.
- The efficacy of peptide bioregulators of vessels in lower limbs chronic arterial insufficiency2014 — Kozlov KL, et al.
A-20 Bone MarrowBonomarlot 4 studies
Supports the body's natural blood cell production processes.
- Myelosuppression Alleviation and Hematopoietic Regeneration by Tetrahedral-Framework Nucleic-Acid Nanostructures Functionalized with Osteogenic Growth Peptide2022 — Zhang T, Zhou M, Xiao D, et al.
- Gene expression in human mesenchymal stem cell aging cultures: modulation by short peptides2020 — Ashapkin V, Khavinson V, Shilovsky G, Linkova N, Vanyushin B
- A cytomorphological basis for the correction of radiation-induced immunodeficiencies and hematopoietic depression using thymus and bone marrow peptides1994 — Khmel'nitskii OK et al.
- Regulation of function of stem cell precursors of granulo- and monocytopoiesis by thymic and bone marrow polypeptide factors1982 — Filev LV, Khavinson VKh, Morozov VG
A-4 CartilageSigumir 6 studies
Supports cartilage and joint tissue health and mobility.
- TP8, A Novel Chondroinductive Peptide, Significantly Promoted Neo-Cartilage Repair without Activating Bone Formation2025 — Zhu M, Jiang S, Li X, et al.
- Peptides for Targeting Chondrogenic Induction and Cartilage Regeneration in Osteoarthritis2024 — Liao HJ, Chen HT, Chang CH
- Peptides of cartilage tissue: regulation of chondrocyte proliferation, geroprotection and prospects for use in osteoarthrosis2023 — Myakisheva SN, Linkova NS, Polyakova VO, Ryzhak GA
- Peptide Regulation of Chondrogenic Stem Cell Differentiation2023 — Linkova N, Khavinson V, Diatlova A, Myakisheva S, Ryzhak G
- Prospects for using peptide bioregulators for prevention and treatment of age-associated diseases of the musculoskeletal system2019 — Ryzhak GA, Popovich IG, Khavinson VKh
- Effect of peptide regulators on the structural and functional status of bone tissue in ageing rats2007 — Povorozniuk VV, Khavinson VKh, Makogonchuk AV, Ryzhak GA, Kreslov EA, Gopkalova IV
A-5 Central Nervous SystemCerluten 7 studies
Supports brain and central nervous system function, including cognitive clarity and stress resilience.
- Transport of Biologically Active Ultrashort Peptides Using POT and LAT Carriers2022 — Khavinson V, Linkova N, Kozhevnikova E, Dyatlova A, Petukhov M
- Neuroepigenetic Mechanisms of Action of Ultrashort Peptides in Alzheimer's Disease2022 — Ilina A, Khavinson V, Linkova N, Petukhov M
- Neuroprotective action of Cortexin, Cerebrolysin and Actovegin in acute or chronic brain ischemia in rats2021 — Kurkin DV, Bakulin DA, Morkovin EI, et al.
- Neuroprotective Effects of Tripeptides-Epigenetic Regulators in Mouse Model of Alzheimer's Disease2021 — Khavinson V, Ilina A, Kraskovskaya N, et al.
- Peptide KED: Molecular-Genetic Aspects of Neurogenesis Regulation in Alzheimer's Disease2021 — Khavinson VK, Lin'kova NS, Umnov RS
- Effect of short peptides on neuronal differentiation of stem cells2019 — Caputi S, Trubiani O, et al.
- Regulation of content of cytokines in blood serum and of caspase-3 activity in brains of old rats in model of sharp hypoxic hypoxia with Cortexin and Pinealon2014 — Khavinson VKh et al.
A-14 HeartChelohart 7 studies
Supports cardiovascular tissue health and the heart's natural function.
- Senescence-Associated Secretory Phenotype of Cardiovascular System Cells and Inflammaging: Perspectives of Peptide Regulation2022 — Khavinson V, Linkova N, Dyatlova A, Kantemirova R, Kozlov K
- Integrated multilayer omics reveals the genomic, proteomic, and metabolic influences of histidyl dipeptides on the heart2022 — Yan K, et al.
- Histidine dipeptides are key regulators of excitation-contraction coupling in cardiac muscle: evidence from a novel CARNS1 knockout rat model2021 — Goncalves LS, Sales LP, Saito TR, et al.
- Anti-apoptotic and anti-fibrotic effects of a potato-derived peptide in cardiac cells2018 — Marthandam Asokan S, Yang JY, Lin WT
- Effect of amino acids and Cardiogen on the development of myocardial tissue culture from young and old rats2009 — Chalisova NI, Ryzhak AP, et al.
- Elucidation of the effect of brain cortex tetrapeptide Cortagen on gene expression in mouse heart by microarray2004 — Anisimov VN, Khavinson VKh et al.
- Studies of the effects of Vilon and Epithalon on gene expression in mouse heart using DNA-microarray technology2002 — Khavinson VKh et al.
A-9 KidneyPielotax 7 studies
Supports kidney tissue health and the body's natural filtration processes.
- Protection of kidney function and tissue integrity by pharmacologic use of natriuretic peptides and neprilysin inhibitors2021 — Brignone J, Assersen KB, Jensen M, et al.
- The influence of peptides on the morphofunctional state of kidneys in old rats2018 — Zamorskii, Shchudrova, Zeleniuk, Linkova, Nichik, Khavinson
- Nephroprotective Effect of EDL Peptide at Acute Injury of Kidneys of Different Genesis2017 — Zamorskii, Shchudrova, Linkova, Nichik, Khavinson
- Peptides Restore Functional State of the Kidneys During Cisplatin-Induced Acute Renal Failure2015 — Zamorskii II, Shchudrova TS, Linkova NS, Nichik TE, Khavinson VKh
- Peptide Regulation of Cells Renewal Processes in Kidney Tissue Cultures from Young and Old Animals2015 — Khavinson VKh et al.
- Main mechanisms of rhabdomyolysis-caused kidney injury and their correction by organospecific peptides2015 — Khavinson VKh et al.
- Tripeptides slow down aging process in renal cell culture2014 — Khavinson VKh, Tarnovskaia SI, Lin'kova NS, et al.
A-7 LiverSvetinorm 4 studies
Supports liver tissue health and the body's natural detoxification processes.
- The influence of polypeptide liver complex and tetrapeptide KEDA on organism physiological function in norm and age-related pathology2020 — Kuznik B, Khasanova, Ryzhak G, Mezsheriakova, Khavinson V
- Effect of peptide Livagen on activity of digestive enzymes in gastrointestinal tract and non-digestive organs in rats of different ages2005 — Timofeeva NM, Khavinson VKh, Malinin, Nikitina, Egorova
- Rhythm of protein synthesis in cultures of hepatocytes from rats of different ages. Norm and effect of the peptide Livagen2005 — Brodskii, Khavinson, Zolotarev, et al.
- Functional morphology of an organotypic liver culture exposed to the peptide Livagen2002 — Riadnova, Filippov, Iuzhakov
A-19 LungTaxorest 7 studies
Supports lung and respiratory tissue health.
- An FGF2-Derived Short Peptide Attenuates Bleomycin-Induced Pulmonary Fibrosis2025 — Wang M, Sun Y, Zhao Y, et al.
- Small Peptide Derivatives Within the Carbohydrate Recognition Domain of SP-A2 Modulate Asthma Outcomes2022 — Francisco D, Wang Y, Marshall C, Conway M, Addison KJ, Billheimer D, Kimura H, Numata M, Chu HW, et al.
- Peptides: Prospects for Use in the Treatment of COVID-192020 — Khavinson V, Linkova N, Dyatlova A, Kuznik B, Umnov R
- Antiinflammatory and regenerative effect of peptide therapy in the model of obstructive lung pathology2018 — Kuzubova NA et al.
- Modulating Effect of Peptide Therapy on the Morphofunctional State of Bronchial Epithelium in Rats with Obstructive Lung Pathology2015 — Kuzubova NA, Lebedeva ES, Dvorakovskaya IV, et al.
- Peptide Regulation of Gene Expression and Protein Synthesis in Bronchial Epithelium2014 — Khavinson VK, Tendler SM, Vanyushin BF, Kasyanenko NA, Kvetnoy IM, Linkova NS, Ashapkin VV, Polyakova VO, Basharina VS, Bernadotte A
- Effect of the Peptide Bronchogen (Ala-Asp-Glu-Leu) on DNA Thermostability2011 — Monaselidze JR, Khavinson VKh, Gorgoshidze MZ, Khachidze DG, Lomidze EM, Jokhadze TA, Lezhava TA
A-18 MuscleGotratix 3 studies
Supports muscle tissue health, recovery, and physical performance.
- Self-transducible LRS-UNE-L peptide enhances muscle regeneration2022 — Baek MO, Cho HJ, Min DS, Choi CS, Yoon MS
- Potential Relevance of Bioactive Peptides in Sports Nutrition2021 — Konig D, Kohl J, Jerger S, Centner C
- The Influence of Specific Bioactive Collagen Peptides on Body Composition and Muscle Strength in Middle-Aged, Untrained Men: A RCT2021 — Zdzieblik D, Jendricke P, Oesser S, Gollhofer A, Konig D
A-15 OvaryZhenoluten 4 studies
Supports ovarian tissue health and the body's natural reproductive rhythm.
- The novel peptide PFAP1 promotes primordial follicle activation by binding to MCM52023 — Zhang Y, Wang H, Zhu Y, et al.
- Epitalon protects against post-ovulatory aging-related damage of mouse oocytes in vitro2022 — Yue X, Liu SL, Guo JN, et al.
- Protective effect of small peptides from Periplaneta americana on cyclophosphamide-induced premature ovarian failure2022 — Wang Q, Si H, Fu R, et al.
- Effect of Epitalon on biomarkers of aging, life span and spontaneous tumor incidence in female Swiss-derived SHR mice2003 — Anisimov VN, Khavinson VKh, Popovich IG, et al.
A-1 PancreasSuprefort 6 studies
Supports pancreatic tissue health and the body's natural blood sugar regulation.
- Correction of impaired glucose tolerance using tetrapeptide (Pancragen) in old female rhesus monkeys2017 — Goncharova ND, Ivanova LG, Oganyan TE, Vengerin AA, Khavinson VKh
- The tetrapeptide pankragen forte efficiency in elderly people with prediabetic state2017 — Goncharova ND, Ivanova LG, Oganyan TE, et al.
- Impact of tetrapeptide pancragen on endocrine function of the pancreas in old monkeys2014 — Goncharova ND, Ivanova LG, Oganian TE, Vengerin AA, Khavinson VKh
- Effects of pancragen on the differentiation of pancreatic cells during their ageing2013 — Khavinson VKh, Durnova AO, Polyakova VO, Tolibova GK, Linkova NS, Kvetnoy IM, Kvetnaia TV, Tarnovskaya SI
- Tetrapeptide stimulates functional activity of the pancreatic cells in aging2013 — Khavinson VKh et al.
- A pentadecapeptide fragment of islet neogenesis-associated protein increases beta-cell mass and reverses diabetes in C57BL/6J mice2004 — Rosenberg L, Lipsett M, Yoon JW, et al.
A-21 ParathyroidBonothyrk 3 studies
Supports parathyroid tissue health and the body's natural calcium balance.
- A parathyroid hormone related supramolecular peptide for multi-functionalized osteoregeneration2024 — Hao Z, Feng Q, Wang Y, et al.
- Short carboxyl terminal parathyroid hormone peptides modulate human parathyroid hormone signaling in mouse osteoblasts2021 — Kritmetapak K, Singh RJ, Craig TA, Hines JM, Kumar R
- Parathyroid hormone-related peptide as a local regulator of vascular calcification. Its inhibitory action on in vitro calcification by bovine vascular smooth muscle cells1997 — Jono S, Nishizawa Y, Shioi A, Morii H
A-8 PinealEndoluten 6 studies
Supports pineal gland function, including the body's natural sleep-wake rhythm.
- Overview of Epitalon: Highly Bioactive Pineal Tetrapeptide with Promising Properties2025 — Araj SK, Brzezik J, Mądra-Gackowska K, Szeleszczuk Ł
- AEDG Peptide (Epitalon) Stimulates Gene Expression and Protein Synthesis during Neurogenesis2020 — Khavinson V, Linkova N, Kozhevnikova E, et al.
- Normalizing effect of the pineal gland peptides on the daily melatonin rhythm in old monkeys and elderly people2007 — Korkushko OV, Lapin BA, Goncharova ND, Khavinson VKh, et al.
- Antioxidant properties of geroprotective peptides of the pineal gland2007 — Kozina LS, Arutjunyan AV, Khavinson VKh
- Pineal peptides restore the age-related disturbances in hormonal functions of the pineal gland and the pancreas2005 — Goncharova ND, Vengerin AA, Khavinson VKh, Lapin BA
- Peptide correction of age-related pineal disturbances in monkeys2003 — Khavinson VKh et al.
A-16 ProstateLibidon 5 studies
Supports prostate tissue health in men.
- Influence of Adding Zinc Arginyl-Glycinate to Improve Efficacy of Bioregulatory Peptides of the Prostate Gland in Treatment of Patients with Impaired Sperm Parameters2022 — Rybalov MA, et al.
- The use of bioregulatory peptides in the treatment of men with benign prostatic hyperplasia and chronic prostatitis2021 — Kuzmenko AV, Vinnik YY, Kuzmenko VV, Gyaurgiev TA
- Polypeptide prostatilen in the treatment of patients with complicated prostatitis2004 — Boiko NI
- Influence of prostatilen on smooth muscle organs functional activity in surgical patients1999 — Al'-Shukri SKh, et al.
- The use of prostatilen in treating patients with chronic prostatitis1991 — Tkachuk VN, Gorbachev AG, Khavinson VKh
A-11 RetinaVisoluten 8 studies
Supports retinal tissue health and visual function.
- The Antioxidant Tetrapeptide Epitalon Enhances Delayed Wound Healing in an in Vitro Model of Diabetic Retinopathy2025 — Khavinson VKh et al.
- Objective structural and functional monitoring of polypeptide retinal neuroprotective therapy in diabetic retinopathy2024 — Malakhova AI, Strakhov VV, Malakhova YA
- Retinoprotective effects of Retinalamin studied in an experimental model of photochemical damage to rabbit retinas2021 — Suetov AA, Alekperov SI, Odinokaya MA, Kostina AA
- Peptide bioregulators: delivery and efficacy2020 — Erichev VP, Lovpache DN, Yaremenko TV
- Molecular-Physiological Aspects of Regulatory Effect of Peptide Retinoprotectors2019 — Khavinson V, Trofimova S, Trofimov A, Solomin I
- Evaluation of therapeutic sensitivity of retinal ganglion cells to targeted peptide bioregulator in culture2019 — Avetisov SE, Erichev VP, et al.
- Peptidergic regulation of differentiation of embryonic retinal cells2013 — Khavinson VKh, Pronyaeva VE, Linkova NS, Trofimova SV
- Effects of peptides on proliferative activity of retinal and pigmented epithelial cells2003 — Khavinson VKh et al.
A-10 StomachStamakort 6 studies
Supports stomach tissue health and normal digestive function.
- Peptides in the Treatment of Gastric Ulcer2024 — Kalnitsky et al.
- Inflammation promotes stomach epithelial defense by stimulating the secretion of antimicrobial peptides in the mucus2024 — Vllahu et al.
- Gastric acid-response chitosan/alginate/tilapia collagen peptide composite hydrogel: protection against alcohol-induced gastric mucosal injury2022 — Lu S, Kong S, Wang Y, Hu Z, Zhang L, Liao M
- Lectinocytochemical study of rat stomach mucosa under conditions of COX-1/-2 blockage and pretreatment with H-Glu-Asp-Gly-OH2020 — Nasadyuk, Sogomonyan, Yashchenko, Sklyarov
- Protective Effects of Wheat Peptides against Ethanol-Induced Gastric Mucosal Lesions in Rats2020 — Yu L, Li R, Liu W, et al.
- Regulating effect of epithalone on gastric endocrine cells in pinealectomized rats2001 — Khavinson VKh et al.
A-13 TestesTestoluten 3 studies
Supports testicular tissue health and natural male reproductive function.
- Bioactive Peptide C248 of PRDX4 Ameliorates the Function of Testicular Leydig Cells via Mitochondrial Protection2025 — Wei N, Yuan S, Gao L, et al.
- Oral administration of VDAC1-derived small molecule peptides increases circulating testosterone levels in male rats2023 — Martinez-Arguelles DB, Nedow JW, Gukasyan HJ, Papadopoulos V
- Testicular peptides and their endocrine and paracrine functions1984 — Steinberger A, Dighe RR, Diaz J
A-6 ThymusVladonix 6 studies
Supports thymus tissue health and the body's natural immune function.
- The Influence of KE and EW Dipeptides in the Composition of the Thymalin Drug on Gene Expression and Protein Synthesis Involved in the Pathogenesis of COVID-192023 — Linkova N, Khavinson V, et al.
- Peptides Regulating Proliferative Activity and Inflammatory Pathways in the Monocyte/Macrophage THP-1 Cell Line2022 — Avolio F, Martinotti S, Khavinson VK, et al.
- Thymalin: Activation of Differentiation of Human Hematopoietic Stem Cells2020 — Khavinson VK, Linkova NS, et al.
- Peptidergic regulation of thymocyte differentiation, proliferation, and apoptosis during aging of the thymus2012 — Khavinson VKh et al.
- Expression of argyrophilic proteins in the nucleolar organizer regions of human thymocytes and thymic epitheliocytes under conditions of coculturing with vilon and epithalon peptides2004 — Khavinson VKh et al.
- Peptides of pineal gland and thymus prolong human life2003 — Khavinson VKh, Morozov VG
A-2 ThyroidThyreogen 6 studies
Supports thyroid tissue health and the body's natural metabolic balance.
- Peptide Therapies in Thyroid Health: Emerging Applications in Endocrine and Immune Modulation2026 — Mazza AD
- Therapeutic Effects of Short Cyclic and Combined Epitope Peptides in a Long-Term Model of Graves' Disease and Orbitopathy2019 — Fassbender J, Holthoff HP, Li Z, Ungerer M
- Intranasal and Intramuscular Administration of Lysine-Palmitoylated Peptide 612-627 of TSH Receptor Increases the Level of Thyroid Hormones in Rats2015 — Derkach KV, Shpakova EA, Titov AK, Shpakov AO
- Effects of peptides Lys-Glu-Asp-Gly and Ala-Glu-Asp-Gly on hormonal activity and structure of the thyroid gland in hypophysectomized young chickens and old hens2011 — Khavinson VKh et al.
- Effect of tetrapeptides Lys-Glu-Asp-Gly and Ala-Glu-Asp-Gly on the structure and function of the thyroid gland in neonatally hypophysectomized chickens2008 — Khavinson VKh et al.
- Peptide bioregulator efficacy in the correction of reduced thyroid gland function in the residents of Magadan Region2005 — Gorbachev AL, Lugovaia EA, Ryzhak GA, Khavinson VKh