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ARA-290 vs Cartalax

Side-by-side comparison of key properties, dosing, and research.

Immune SupportRecovery & Repair
ARA-290
Anti-Aging & Longevity
Cartalax
Summary
ARA-290 is a synthetic 11-amino acid peptide derived from the helix B region of erythropoietin (EPO). Unlike EPO, it selectively activates the innate repair receptor (IRR) without stimulating hematopoiesis, providing tissue protection, anti-inflammation, and neuropathy relief.
Cartalax is a tetrapeptide bioregulator (Ala-Glu-Asp-Pro) developed by Professor Vladimir Khavinson for cartilage and connective tissue. It is tissue-specific for chondrocytes and cartilaginous structures, supporting cartilage matrix synthesis, slowing degenerative changes, and promoting joint longevity. It is used in the context of osteoarthritis, joint aging, and athletic cartilage preservation.
Half-Life
~2–4 hours (SC administration)
Short (minutes); gene-regulatory effects are sustained
Admin Route
SubQ
SubQ, Oral
Research
Typical Dose
4 mg (fixed dose)
10 mg per day
Frequency
Once daily
Daily for 10–30 days
Key Benefits
  • Reduces neuropathic pain from small fiber neuropathy
  • Anti-inflammatory without immune suppression
  • Tissue protection after ischemia/reperfusion injury
  • Promotes nerve fiber regeneration
  • Improves symptoms of sarcoidosis-associated neuropathy
  • May reduce insulin resistance and improve metabolic health
  • Shown to improve autonomic neuropathy symptoms
  • Supports cartilage matrix synthesis and maintenance
  • May slow progression of osteoarthritic cartilage degradation
  • Reduces chondrocyte apoptosis
  • Promotes joint longevity in aging and high-impact sports
  • Anti-aging effects on connective tissue
  • Complementary to BPC-157 and TB-500 in joint recovery protocols
  • Well tolerated in available human and animal research
Side Effects
  • Injection site reactions
  • Mild fatigue at initiation
  • Transient warm sensation post-injection
  • Rare: mild headache
  • Generally well tolerated
  • Mild injection site reactions
  • No significant adverse events reported at standard doses
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