What is Testagen?
A synthetic tetrapeptide (Lys-Glu-Asp-Gly) studied for endocrine signaling along the pituitary–gonadal axis; all data are preclinical.
Testagen in the library · Bioregulator Peptides · Human Trials · What are peptides?
0 registered trials · 0 indexed papers · 0 human / 5 animal studies
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What it is
Testagen is described as a synthetic tetrapeptide with the sequence Lys-Glu-Asp-Gly (KEDG), an anterior pituitary-derived bioregulator studied for modulating endocrine function, particularly the pituitary–gonadal axis. It belongs to a class of short bioregulatory peptides derived from anterior pituitary extracts.
Preclinical research in avian models is characterized as showing it can normalize thyroid hormone levels in hypophysectomized subjects and modulate endocrine signaling. No human clinical trials are described, and all of the information comes from preclinical research.
More cited research
- Effect of peptides Lys-Glu-Asp-Gly and Ala-Glu-Asp-Gly on the morphology of the thymus in hypophysectomized young and old birds (2013, animal)
- 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 hens (2011, animal)
- [Effects of Lys-Glu-Asp-Gly and Ala-Glu-Asp-Gly peptides on hormonal activity and thyroid morphology in hypophysectomized mature and old birds] (2011, animal)
- [Effects of hypophyseal Lys-Glu-Asp-Gly and Ala-Glu-Asp-Gly synthetic peptides on immunity, hemostasis, morphology and functions of the thyroid gland in neonata (2010, animal)
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FAQ
What is Testagen?
A synthetic tetrapeptide (Lys-Glu-Asp-Gly) studied for endocrine signaling along the pituitary–gonadal axis; all data are preclinical.
How many registered human trials study Testagen?
The PeptideWhiz trial index lists 0 registered trials for Testagen.
How much published research exists on Testagen?
By study type, PeptideWhiz counts 0 human and 5 animal studies on Testagen.
Which conditions is Testagen researched for?
No condition pages are linked to this compound yet.
Research and education only. Not medical advice. No dosing guidance. Data: ClinicalTrials.gov registry and PubMed via the PeptideWhiz index (204,289 studies).