Vesilute vs ARA-290
Side-by-side comparison of key properties, dosing, and research.
- Summary
- Vesilute is a tetrapeptide bioregulator (Lys-Glu-Asp-Leu) developed by Professor Vladimir Khavinson, tissue-specific for the retina and visual system. It supports retinal cell function, promotes normalization of photoreceptor protein synthesis, and is studied for age-related macular degeneration (AMD), retinal aging, and vision preservation in the elderly.
- 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.
- Half-Life
- Short (minutes); sustained gene-regulatory effects
- ~2–4 hours (SC administration)
- Admin Route
- SubQ, Oral
- SubQ
- Research
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- Typical Dose
- 10 mg per day
- 4 mg (fixed dose)
- Frequency
- Daily for 10–30 days
- Once daily
- Key Benefits
- Supports retinal photoreceptor cell function and survival
- May slow progression of age-related macular degeneration
- Reduces retinal cell apoptosis from oxidative stress and aging
- Anti-aging effects on retinal pigment epithelium
- Potential support in diabetic retinopathy management
- Preserves visual acuity with aging
- Complementary to lutein, zeaxanthin, and NAD+ in ocular health protocols
- 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
- Side Effects
- Generally well tolerated
- Mild injection site reactions
- No significant ocular adverse events reported at standard doses
- Injection site reactions
- Mild fatigue at initiation
- Transient warm sensation post-injection
- Rare: mild headache
- Stacks With
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