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Cardiogen

Aliases: Ala-Glu-Asp-Arg · AEDR

Last verified: 2026-09-23

Research chemicalLimited evidenceBioregulatorsLow interest

The short version

A cardiomyocyte-series tetrapeptide — heart-muscle support, anti-fibrosis; gerontological use. Key fact: Human data are limited: small trials or case-series reports exist, without large randomized studies. Preclinical cardioprotection data. Status: research chemical. Not approved in the West.

Identity & type

Molecular type
bioregulator
Origin
A cardiomyocyte-series tetrapeptide — heart-muscle support, anti-fibrosis; gerontological use.

Mechanism of action

Regulation of cardiac-cell proliferation/differentiation; anti-apoptotic.

not confirmed in humans

Dosing & routes

Official / clinical context

No approved official document exists for Cardiogen. Any protocols mentioned are to be read as information, not as a recommendation.

Regulator-approved labeling and published study designs — never a recommendation.

Community-reported practice

1–5 mg/day SC in courses. A cardiac bioregulator: Russian experience in the elderly — better exertion tolerance; objective data limited.

Unverified self-reports. Not medical advice. Not endorsement.

Expected effects (community)

A cardiac bioregulator: Russian experience in the elderly — better exertion tolerance; objective data limited.

Protocol — official vs community

Official / label

No approved protocol exists. Cardiogen is a research peptide bioregulator (Ala-Glu-Asp-Arg) with no registered drug product in any major market.

Duration:

Preclinical cardioprotection data only; the anti-fibrosis and cardiomyocyte claims come from one author group.

Community (anecdotal)

1–5 mg SC daily for 10–20 days.

Cycle:
1–2 courses per year.
Break:
Months between courses.

The regimen is the shared Khavinson course pattern; only the heart/cardioprotection targeting claim distinguishes it from the rest of the series.

Human evidence

Human data are limited: small trials or case-series reports exist, without large randomized studies. Preclinical cardioprotection data.

Preclinical evidence

Preclinical cardioprotection data.

Known risks

  • None reported.characterized
  • Unregulated injectable supply — sterility, purity and accurate dose not assuredtheoretical

Teal: characterized in clinical/labeling contexts. Amber: theoretical or reported outside controlled settings.

Unknowns & evidence gaps

  • Long-term human safety
  • Optimal dose and pharmacokinetics

Frequently asked questions

References

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