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Explore 40+ years of research from the St. Petersburg Institute, including studies on cosmonauts, Olympic athletes, and longevity.

Metabolism2016

Suprefort Improves Glycemic Control in Type 2 Diabetes: A Pilot Study

Pilot study showing Suprefort improves HbA1c, insulin sensitivity, and beta-cell function in Type 2 diabetes patients.

Key Findings

  • •Significant HbA1c reduction
  • •Improved insulin sensitivity
Suprefort
Endocrinology Research Center
Metabolism2015

Bronchogen in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease: A Controlled Study

Clinical trial demonstrating Bronchogen improves lung function, reduces exacerbations, and enhances quality of life in COPD patients.

Key Findings

  • •Significant lung function improvement
  • •Dramatic reduction in exacerbations (58%)
Bronchogen
Research Institute of Pulmonology
Anti-Aging2014

Cardiogen Improves Exercise Tolerance and Cardiac Function in Heart Failure Patients

Clinical study showing Cardiogen improves exercise capacity, LVEF, and quality of life in patients with chronic heart failure.

Key Findings

  • •Major improvement in exercise capacity
  • •Increased cardiac ejection fraction
Cardiogen
Russian State Medical University
Neurology2013

Cerebrolysin Improves Cognitive Recovery After Stroke: Randomized Controlled Trial

Multicenter RCT demonstrating Cerebrolysin significantly improves cognitive function and reduces disability in post-stroke patients.

Key Findings

  • •Dramatic cognitive improvement (2.8x better than placebo)
  • •Enhanced functional independence
Cerebrolysin
Russian National Research Medical University
Metabolism2012

Hepatogen in Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease: A Controlled Clinical Trial

Clinical trial demonstrating Hepatogen reduces liver enzymes, improves liver steatosis on ultrasound, and decreases inflammation in NAFLD patients.

Key Findings

  • •Liver enzyme normalization
  • •Significant reduction in hepatic steatosis
Hepatogen
First Moscow State Medical University
Metabolism2012

Application of Bioregulating Therapy in Complex Treatment of Temporomandibular Joint Diseases

Clinical study demonstrating Sigumir improves joint mobility and reduces pain in elderly patients with TMJ osteoarthritis.

Key Findings

  • •Effective pain reduction in TMJ osteoarthritis
  • •Improved joint mobility and function
Sigumir
Saint Petersburg Institute of Bioregulation and Gerontology
Metabolism2012

Glandokort in the Management of Chronic Fatigue and Adrenal Dysfunction

Observational study on the use of adrenal peptides (Glandokort) in patients with chronic fatigue syndrome, showing improved cortisol regulation and energy levels.

Key Findings

  • •Normalized cortisol levels
  • •Reduced fatigue symptoms
Glandokort
Peptides Co. Scientific Department
Anti-Aging2011

Ventfort Improves Endothelial Function and Reduces Blood Pressure in Hypertensive Patients

Clinical study showing Ventfort improves vascular endothelial function, reduces arterial stiffness, and lowers blood pressure in patients with essential hypertension.

Key Findings

  • •Dramatic improvement in endothelial function
  • •Reduced arterial stiffness
Ventfort
Russian Cardiology Research Center
Ophthalmology2011

Retinalamin in the Treatment of Primary Open-Angle Glaucoma

Clinical study evaluating the neuroprotective effects of Retinalamin in patients with primary open-angle glaucoma.

Key Findings

  • •Expansion of visual fields
  • •Improved optic nerve conductivity
Retinalamin
Pavlov First Saint Petersburg State Medical University
Neurology2011

Neuroprotective Effects of Cortexin in Acute Ischemic Stroke Rehabilitation

Clinical trial showing that Cortexin administration in the acute phase of ischemic stroke accelerates neurological recovery, reduces infarct volume, and improves cognitive outcomes.

Key Findings

  • •Faster improvement in NIHSS stroke scores
  • •Better cognitive preservation post-stroke
Cortexin
Russian National Research Medical University
Anti-Aging2011

Cardiogen Improves Myocardial Function in Patients with Coronary Heart Disease

Study showing that Cardiogen enhances myocardial contractility and exercise tolerance in patients with ischemic heart disease.

Key Findings

  • •Increased heart ejection fraction
  • •Reduced angina
Cardiogen
Institute of Cardiology
Metabolism2010

Prostatilen in Chronic Prostatitis: Double-Blind Placebo-Controlled Study

High-quality placebo-controlled trial demonstrating Prostatilen reduces pain, improves urinary flow, and enhances quality of life in chronic prostatitis patients.

Key Findings

  • •Dramatic pain reduction (68%)
  • •Improved urinary flow
Prostatilen
Pavlov First Saint Petersburg State Medical University
Neurology2010

Cortexin in the Complex Treatment of Post-Stroke Epilepsy

Clinical study showing Cortexin reduces seizure frequency and improves EEG patterns in patients with post-stroke epilepsy.

Key Findings

  • •Reduced seizure frequency
  • •Improved EEG patterns
Cortexin
Nizhny Novgorod State Medical Academy
Metabolism2010

Efficacy of Testoluten in the Treatment of Male Infertility and Hypogonadism

Clinical evaluation of the testicular peptide Testoluten, showing improvements in sperm quality, testosterone levels, and libido in men with functional disorders.

Key Findings

  • •Improved sperm parameters
  • •Restored testosterone levels
Testoluten
Pavlov First Saint Petersburg State Medical University
Ophthalmology2009

Retinalamin in Diabetic Retinopathy: A Randomized Controlled Trial

Landmark RCT showing Retinalamin reduces diabetic macular edema and improves visual acuity in patients with diabetic retinopathy.

Key Findings

  • •Superior visual acuity improvement
  • •Greater reduction in macular edema
Retinalamin
Russian Medical Academy of Postgraduate Education
Metabolism2009

Immunomodulation with Thymalin Improves Outcomes in Diabetic Polyneuropathy

Study exploring the link between immune status and diabetic neuropathy, finding that Thymalin treatment reduced pain symptoms and improved nerve conduction velocity.

Key Findings

  • •Significant reduction in neuropathic pain
  • •Improved nerve conduction velocity
Thymalin
Tver State Medical Academy
Neurology2008

Pinealon Improves Cognitive Function and Protects Against Neurodegeneration

Multi-model study demonstrating Pinealon protects neurons, improves memory, and prevents protein aggregation in Alzheimer's disease models.

Key Findings

  • •Dramatic reduction in Alzheimer's pathology
  • •Improved memory and cognitive function
Pinealon
St. Petersburg Institute of Bioregulation and Gerontology
Immunology2008

Bronchogen in the Complex Therapy of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)

Clinical trial demonstrating that Bronchogen reduces the frequency of coughing fits, improves spirometry parameters, and reduces inflammation in COPD patients.

Key Findings

  • •Improved lung function (FEV1)
  • •Reduced respiratory symptoms
Bronchogen
St. Petersburg Pulmonology Research Institute
Anti-Aging2007

Vilon Modulates Gene Expression and Extends Lifespan in Senescence-Accelerated Mice

Groundbreaking study showing the dipeptide Vilon directly binds to DNA regulatory regions to activate immunity genes and extend lifespan by 38%.

Key Findings

  • •Dramatic lifespan extension (38%)
  • •Direct DNA binding demonstrated
Vilon
St. Petersburg Institute of Bioregulation and Gerontology
Neurology2006

Neuroprotective Effects of Cortexin in Traumatic Brain Injury

Clinical trial demonstrating Cortexin accelerates neurological recovery and reduces cognitive deficits following traumatic brain injury.

Key Findings

  • •Accelerated neurological recovery
  • •Superior cognitive outcomes
Cortexin
Russian State Medical University
Ophthalmology2006

Efficacy of Retinalamin in Patients with Retinitis Pigmentosa and Diabetic Retinopathy

Research indicating that Retinalamin injections slow the progression of visual field loss in retinitis pigmentosa and improve retinal electrophysiological parameters.

Key Findings

  • •Stabilization of visual field loss in 70% of patients
  • •Improved retinal electrical activity (ERG)
Retinalamin
Helmholtz Moscow Research Institute of Eye Diseases
Immunology2005

Thymalin Restores Immune Function in Aging and Stress

Comprehensive study showing Thymalin normalizes T-cell immunity in elderly patients and accelerates recovery from immunosuppressive conditions.

Key Findings

  • •Restoration of T-cell counts to normal levels
  • •Enhanced NK cell cytotoxicity
Thymalin
St. Petersburg Institute of Bioregulation and Gerontology
Anti-Aging2004

Epitalon Prevents Carcinogenesis in Mice and Rats

Comprehensive carcinogenesis study showing Epitalon reduces spontaneous and chemically-induced tumors by up to 68%.

Key Findings

  • •Dramatic reduction in spontaneous and induced tumors
  • •Delayed tumor onset
Epitalon
N.N. Petrov Research Institute of Oncology
Sports2004

Enhancement of Stress Resistance in Elite Rhythmic Gymnasts

Study with the Russian National Team showing improved recovery and performance using peptide bioregulators.

Key Findings

  • •Reduced incidence of acute respiratory viral infections by 2.4 times
  • •Accelerated recovery of muscle tissue markers
EpithalaminVilon
Russian Olympic Committee Medical Center
Immunology2004

Vilon (Lys-Glu) Stimulates Immune Response in Premature Aging Models

Study demonstrating that the dipeptide Vilon stimulates proliferation of lymphocytes and cytokine production in models of immunosenescence.

Key Findings

  • •Restoration of thymus function
  • •Increased IL-2 production
Vilon
Chita Medical Academy
Anti-Aging2003

Long-term Clinical Trial of Epithalamin and Thymalin: Effects on Mortality in Elderly

Large-scale 6-8 year longitudinal study showing 41% reduction in mortality with Epithalamin treatment in elderly patients.

Key Findings

  • •41% reduction in mortality
  • •Synergistic effect of pineal and thymus peptides
EpithalaminThymalin
St. Petersburg Institute of Bioregulation and Gerontology
Anti-Aging2003

Epitalon Induces Reactivation of Nucleolus Organizer Regions in Elderly Lymphocytes

In vitro study showing Epitalon reactivates silenced ribosomal genes in aged lymphocytes by decondensing heterochromatin.

Key Findings

  • •Reactivation of silenced ribosomal genes
  • •Decondensation of chromatin
Epitalon
St. Petersburg Institute of Bioregulation and Gerontology
Anti-Aging2003

Peptide Promotes Overcoming of the Division Limit in Human Somatic Cells

Landmark in vitro study demonstrating Epitalon induces telomerase activity and overcomes the Hayflick limit.

Key Findings

  • •Induction of telomerase activity in fetal fibroblast cultures
  • •Elongation of telomeres by 33.3%
Epitalon
St. Petersburg Institute of Bioregulation and Gerontology
Anti-Aging2003

Peptide Geroprotector Epithalamin Increases Lifespan and Improves Immune Function in Elderly Patients

A 12-year longitudinal study demonstrating that Epithalamin administration to elderly patients reduced mortality by 28% and significantly improved immune and cardiovascular function compared to controls.

Key Findings

  • •28% decrease in mortality over 12 years
  • •Restoration of melatonin circadian rhythm
Epithalamin
St. Petersburg Institute of Bioregulation and Gerontology
Anti-Aging2003

Peptide Epitalon Activates Telomerase Activity and Elongates Telomeres in Human Somatic Cells

A landmark in vitro study proving that the synthetic peptide Epitalon induces telomerase activity in human fibroblast cells, leading to telomere elongation and increased replicative lifespan.

Key Findings

  • •Epitalon activates the telomerase enzyme
  • •Telomeres elongated by 33.3%
Epitalon
St. Petersburg Institute of Bioregulation and Gerontology
Ophthalmology2002

Epitalon in the Treatment of Retinitis Pigmentosa

Clinical study showing Epitalon stabilizes or improves visual function in 90% of patients with Retinitis Pigmentosa.

Key Findings

  • •Positive effect in 90% of patients
  • •Improved retinal electrical activity
Epitalon
St. Petersburg Institute of Bioregulation and Gerontology
Anti-Aging2002

Geroprotective Effect of Thymalin and Epithalamin

Long-term study showing Thymalin and Epithalamin reduce morbidity and mortality in elderly people.

Key Findings

  • •Significant reduction in all-cause mortality (40-50%)
  • •Decreased incidence of infections and chronic diseases
ThymalinEpithalamin
Saint Petersburg Institute of Bioregulation and Gerontology
Space2002

Peptide Bioregulators in the Rehabilitation of Cosmonauts

Longitudinal study on cosmonauts demonstrating the efficacy of Epithalamin and Thymalin in restoring immune function and circadian rhythms.

Key Findings

  • •Restoration of T-cell immunity to baseline levels within 14 days
  • •Normalization of melatonin secretion profiles
EpithalaminThymalin
St. Petersburg Institute of Bioregulation and Gerontology
Anti-Aging2001

Antioxidant Effects of Epithalamin and Role in Free Radical Damage

Study demonstrating Epithalamin's powerful antioxidant effects through upregulation of SOD and glutathione peroxidase.

Key Findings

  • •Upregulation of SOD and Glutathione Peroxidase
  • •Reduction in lipid peroxidation
Epithalamin
St. Petersburg Institute of Bioregulation and Gerontology
Anti-Aging2000

Epitalon Extends Lifespan and Delays Aging in Drosophila melanogaster

Drosophila study confirming Epitalon increases lifespan by 13.6% through modulation of oxidative stress resistance.

Key Findings

  • •Reproducible lifespan extension across cohorts
  • •Enhanced oxidative stress resistance
Epitalon
N.N. Petrov Research Institute of Oncology
Anti-Aging1999

Geroprotective Effect of Peptides in Gazprom Workers

Large-scale study on 11,000+ workers showing reduced mortality and morbidity.

Key Findings

  • •67% reduction in overall mortality
  • •Decrease in cardiovascular diseases by 44%
EpithalaminThymalinProstatilenCortexin
Gazprom Medical Center
Anti-Aging1998

Pineal Peptide Preparation Epithalamin Increases the Lifespan of Fruit Flies

Study demonstrating that Epithalamin extends the lifespan of Drosophila melanogaster, confirming its evolutionary conserved mechanism.

Key Findings

  • •Lifespan extension in both sexes
  • •Reduced lipid peroxidation
Epithalamin
St. Petersburg Institute of Bioregulation and Gerontology
Anti-Aging1997

Effect of Melatonin and Pineal Peptide Preparation Epithalamin on Lifespan

Comparative study showing that Epithalamin significantly increased the lifespan of mice and slowed down the aging of the reproductive system.

Key Findings

  • •14% increase in mean lifespan
  • •Delayed reproductive aging
Epithalamin
N.N. Petrov Research Institute of Oncology
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