# Cartalax

> Tripeptide bioregulator researched for cartilage and joint support.

Source: https://peptides.cafe/peptide/cartalax
Category: Musculoskeletal · Bioregulator
Tag: Joint · Bioregulator

## Mechanism
A synthetic tripeptide (Ala-Glu-Asp) in the Khavinson short-peptide family. Research suggests gene-expression modulation in chondrocytes and fibroblasts, supporting extracellular matrix synthesis and reducing cartilage degradation markers.

## Research areas
- Osteoarthritis and cartilage repair
- Joint mobility in aging
- Tendon and ligament integrity

## Common research protocols
- Cyclic research dosing: Short subcutaneous cycles in Russian orthopedic and gerontology protocols.

## Study summaries
- "Cartalax and chondrocyte gene expression" — Bulletin of Experimental Biology and Medicine (2015): Modulated collagen type II and aggrecan expression in cultured chondrocytes.

## Considerations
- Preclinical and Russian clinical data only.
- Not FDA-approved.

## Disclaimer
Educational content only. Not medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Most research peptides are not FDA-approved for human therapeutic use. Consult a licensed clinician before any use.