Cartalax (AED; Ala–Glu–Asp) is a synthetic tripeptide of the Short Peptide Bioregulator family used in RUO models to probe gene-expression programs in connective-tissue cell types. Studies often quantify transcriptional readouts in Chondrocyte and Fibroblast cultures, Extracellular Matrix (ECM) synthesis markers, and peptide–DNA interaction models in vitro. Not intended for diagnostic or therapeutic use.
- Gene-expression profiling in connective-tissue cell models
- Extracellular Matrix synthesis-marker readouts
- Comparative assays vs. control peptide sequences
Cartalax | Molecular Identity & Composition
| Name | Cartalax |
| Synonyms | AED peptide; T-31; Ala-Glu-Asp |
| Sequence | L-Ala–L-Glu–L-Asp (AED) |
| Molecular Formula | C12H19N3O8 |
| Molecular Weight | 333.3 g/mol |
| CAS Number | Not Formally Assigned (PubChem CID 87815447) |
| Appearance | White to off-white lyophilized powder |
| Solubility | Freely soluble in sterile or bacteriostatic water |
| Purity | ≥99% (HPLC), lot-specific |
| Storage Guidelines | • Lyophilized: ≤0°F (–18°C), dry, protected from light • Reconstituted: 36–46°F (2–8°C); avoid repeat freeze–thaw • Long-Term: Keep dry and frozen until use |
Ellixon Bio Quality Advantage
- Purity & Identity: ≥99% | HPLC & MS validated
- Endotoxin & Sterility: <0.05 EU/mg | Third-party verified
- Stability & Process: Controlled nucleation lyophilization | Stability-focused procedures
- Formulation & QA: PhD-Formulated | GMP / ISO-Aligned manufacturing
- Packaging: Luxe Fridge-Ready Box
Category Overview | Short Peptide Bioregulators
Short Peptide Bioregulators are ultrashort sequences — typically two to four amino acids — used in RUO studies to explore tissue-selective activity in cell-culture and preclinical model systems. Rather than classical surface-receptor agonism, this family is examined for proposed interactions with chromatin and gene-promoter regions, making these peptides compact tools for probing how defined sequences influence transcriptional programs in specific cell types.
Exciting Areas of Study
- Peptide–DNA interaction and gene-expression modeling.
- Map bioregulator peptide effects on transcriptional programs.
- Study Extracellular Matrix synthesis markers in tissue-model assays.
- Investigate cell-senescence readouts in connective-tissue cultures.
- Quantify sequence-specific responses across cell types
Cartalax | Research Modeling & Applications
- Track gene-expression markers in Chondrocyte and Fibroblast cultures
- Benchmark concentration–response across ECM-related reporters
- Compare AED vs. control peptides in transcriptional assays
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