What is the cellular and senescence research peptides category?

It is an area label Kovalabs uses to group reference compounds studied in the cellular-energy, NAD redox, telomere-biology and cellular-senescence research field. The name refers to a field of study, not a benefit Kovalabs claims. It currently groups NAD+, Epithalon, Glutathione and SS-31, each supplied for laboratory research use only.

Which compounds are in this category?

Four reference materials, each with its own product page: NAD+ (nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide, a dinucleotide coenzyme, not a peptide), Epithalon (a synthetic tetrapeptide), Glutathione (the tripeptide gamma-Glu-Cys-Gly), and SS-31 (a synthetic mitochondria-targeted tetrapeptide). They are distinct compounds, not interchangeable, and none is presented as best for any purpose.

Are these compounds legal to buy in the UK?

NAD+, Epithalon, Glutathione and SS-31 are not controlled drugs under the Misuse of Drugs Act 1971 and may be supplied in the UK for laboratory research use only. They are not medicines and not for human or veterinary consumption. The buyer is responsible for lawful handling, storage and use in their own research setting.

Are these peptides for human use?

No. Every compound in this category is supplied strictly for non-clinical laboratory research and is not for human or veterinary consumption, nor for any in-vivo use. Published findings come from in-vitro and animal model systems and do not establish any effect in humans. Nothing here is a medical claim and none of these materials is a licensed medicine.

How do I tell NAD+, Epithalon, Glutathione and SS-31 apart?

They differ by chemistry and the research area each is studied in. NAD+ is a pyridine dinucleotide coenzyme studied around the NAD+/NADH redox couple; Epithalon is a tetrapeptide (Ala-Glu-Asp-Gly) studied in telomerase and senescence models; Glutathione is the tripeptide gamma-Glu-Cys-Gly studied in redox balance; SS-31 is a mitochondria-targeted tetrapeptide. Each product page lists the CAS number, formula and sequence so you can verify identity.

How do I verify the identity of a compound before ordering?

Each product page states the compound name, CAS number, molecular formula and amino-acid sequence, and links to the published certificate of analysis for the batch. Check the CAS number and sequence against your own reference and review the CoA on our certificates page. If a specific purity figure matters to your work, confirm it on the published CoA or message us first.

Are these compounds for human use?

No. Every compound in this category is supplied strictly for non-clinical laboratory research and is not for human or veterinary consumption, nor for any in-vivo use. Published findings come from in-vitro and animal model systems and do not establish any effect in humans. Nothing here is a medical claim and none of these materials is a licensed medicine.

Is the SS-31 you supply the same as the medicine elamipretide?

No. SS-31 and elamipretide are names for the same tetrapeptide structure, and elamipretide is an investigational drug candidate. The SS-31 Kovalabs supplies is a research chemical for non-clinical laboratory use only; it is not that licensed or investigational medicine, nor a generic, substitute or treatment, and it is not licensed and not for human or veterinary use.

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What are cellular and senescence research compounds?

Cellular and senescence research is the area label Kovalabs uses to group reference compounds studied in cellular-energy, redox and cellular-senescence research. It is the name of a research field, not a benefit or outcome Kovalabs claims or implies. The category brings together four distinct materials, each with its own product page: NAD+ (nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide), a pyridine dinucleotide coenzyme (not a peptide) studied around the NAD+/NADH redox couple and sirtuin and PARP enzyme pathways; Epithalon, a synthetic tetrapeptide (Ala-Glu-Asp-Gly) studied in telomerase and cellular-senescence model systems; Glutathione, the tripeptide gamma-Glu-Cys-Gly studied in cellular redox balance and oxidative-stress models; and SS-31, a synthetic mitochondria-targeted tetrapeptide studied in cardiolipin interactions and bioenergetics.

What does the research investigate?

These compounds appear in the published cellular-biology, NAD redox, telomere-biology and senescence research literature in pre-clinical, in-vitro and animal model systems. None of that work establishes a benefit, effect or outcome in humans. Nothing on this page is a medical claim and none of these materials is a licensed medicine. SS-31 corresponds to elamipretide, which is an investigational drug candidate; the SS-31 supplied here is a research chemical only, and is not that licensed or investigational medicine, nor a generic, substitute or treatment. The compounds are not interchangeable and none is offered as best for any goal; each is supplied only as a reference material for non-clinical laboratory work.

Are these legal to buy in the UK?

NAD+, Epithalon, Glutathione and SS-31 are not controlled drugs under the Misuse of Drugs Act 1971 and may be supplied in the UK for laboratory research use only. They are not medicines, not for human or veterinary consumption, and not for any in-vivo use. The buyer is responsible for ensuring lawful handling, storage and use under the applicable regulations for their setting. See our research disclaimer for the full terms.

How does Kovalabs assure quality?

Every batch is released only after independent third-party testing, with purity assessed by HPLC to a minimum 99% threshold and identity confirmed against the expected mass. A per-batch certificate of analysis is published and shipped with the order, and all four compounds are supplied as lyophilised solids despatched from the UK. You can review the documents on our certificates of analysis page before ordering.

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Compare the four members on their own pages: NAD+, Epithalon, Glutathione and SS-31. To see every compound across the catalogue, visit the full research peptide store.

Common questions

What is the cellular and senescence research peptides category?: It is an area label Kovalabs uses to group reference compounds studied in the cellular-energy, NAD redox, telomere-biology and cellular-senescence research field. The name refers to a field of study, not a benefit Kovalabs claims. It currently groups NAD+, Epithalon, Glutathione and SS-31, each supplied for laboratory research use only.
Which compounds are in this category?: Four reference materials, each with its own product page: NAD+ (nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide, a dinucleotide coenzyme, not a peptide), Epithalon (a synthetic tetrapeptide), Glutathione (the tripeptide gamma-Glu-Cys-Gly), and SS-31 (a synthetic mitochondria-targeted tetrapeptide). They are distinct compounds, not interchangeable, and none is presented as best for any purpose.
Are these compounds legal to buy in the UK?: NAD+, Epithalon, Glutathione and SS-31 are not controlled drugs under the Misuse of Drugs Act 1971 and may be supplied in the UK for laboratory research use only. They are not medicines and not for human or veterinary consumption. The buyer is responsible for lawful handling, storage and use in their own research setting.
Are these peptides for human use?: No. Every compound in this category is supplied strictly for non-clinical laboratory research and is not for human or veterinary consumption, nor for any in-vivo use. Published findings come from in-vitro and animal model systems and do not establish any effect in humans. Nothing here is a medical claim and none of these materials is a licensed medicine.
Is SS-31 the same as the medicine elamipretide?: SS-31 and elamipretide are names for the same synthetic tetrapeptide, which is an investigational compound. Kovalabs supplies it only as a reference material for non-clinical laboratory research and does not position it as a medicine, generic or treatment. It is not licensed and not for human or veterinary use.
How does Kovalabs assure quality across the range?: Every batch is released only after independent third-party testing. Purity is assessed by HPLC to a minimum 99% threshold and identity is confirmed against the expected mass. A per-batch certificate of analysis is published and shipped with each order. All four compounds are supplied as lyophilised solids and despatched from the UK.
How do I tell NAD+, Epithalon, Glutathione and SS-31 apart?: They differ by chemistry and the research area each is studied in. NAD+ is a pyridine dinucleotide coenzyme studied around the NAD+/NADH redox couple; Epithalon is a tetrapeptide (Ala-Glu-Asp-Gly) studied in telomerase and senescence models; Glutathione is the tripeptide gamma-Glu-Cys-Gly studied in redox balance; SS-31 is a mitochondria-targeted tetrapeptide. Each product page lists the CAS number, formula and sequence so you can verify identity.
How do I verify the identity of a compound before ordering?: Each product page states the compound name, CAS number, molecular formula and amino-acid sequence, and links to the published certificate of analysis for the batch. Check the CAS number and sequence against your own reference and review the CoA on our certificates page. If a specific purity figure matters to your work, confirm it on the published CoA or message us first.
Are these compounds for human use?: No. Every compound in this category is supplied strictly for non-clinical laboratory research and is not for human or veterinary consumption, nor for any in-vivo use. Published findings come from in-vitro and animal model systems and do not establish any effect in humans. Nothing here is a medical claim and none of these materials is a licensed medicine.
Is the SS-31 you supply the same as the medicine elamipretide?: No. SS-31 and elamipretide are names for the same tetrapeptide structure, and elamipretide is an investigational drug candidate. The SS-31 Kovalabs supplies is a research chemical for non-clinical laboratory use only; it is not that licensed or investigational medicine, nor a generic, substitute or treatment, and it is not licensed and not for human or veterinary use.