P-21 vs PE-22-28
Side-by-side comparison of P-21 and PE-22-28: mechanism, half-life, dose range, safety profile, and vendor pricing.
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P-21
PE-22-28
P-21
P-21 (also written P021, or Peptide 021) is a synthetic peptidergic compound derived from the neurotrophic region of ciliary neurotrophic factor (CNTF), designed to activate neurogenic and BDNF-producing pathways in the…
Lowest listed price: $59.99 across 1 listing
Full P-21 profilePE-22-28
PE-22-28 is a synthetic seven-amino-acid peptide (sequence PAGASRLLLLTGEIDLP derivative, commonly truncated to PE-22-28 as shorthand for "position 22-28" within the parent humanin-family sequence) that was designed as an…
Lowest listed price: $54.99 across 1 listing
Full PE-22-28 profileSide-by-side comparison
| Attribute | P-21 | PE-22-28 |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Nootropics | Nootropics |
| Research Stage | Preclinical | Preclinical |
| Mechanism of Action | P-21 is designed to engage a subset of CNTF's biological activity — specifically the neurogenic and BDNF-inducing effects — while avoiding the JAK/STAT3 activation on peripheral CNTF receptors that causes cachexia and muscle wasting when full-length CNTF is… | PE-22-28 is a synthetic 7-amino-acid peptide (sequence GVSWGLR) and a shortened analog of spadin. Its proposed mechanism is inhibition of the TREK-1 (TWIK-related K+) channel, a two-pore-domain potassium channel (K2P2.1 / KCNK2) implicated in mood regulation.… |
| Half-Life | — | Not characterized in humans. As a small 7-amino-acid peptide a short plasma half-life is expected; in mice the parent peptide spadin lost antidepressant activity by about 7 hours after a single dose, while modified analogs (e.g., G/A-PE 22-28) extended the behavioral effect to roughly 21-23 hours [PMID:28955242]. |
| Typical Dose Range | 500-2000 mcg (0.5-2 mg) daily, most commonly 500-1000 mcg (community/self-experimentation range; no clinical validation) | 250-2000 mcg subcutaneous per dose (empirical research-chemical community range; no clinically validated human dose exists; effective preclinical rodent doses were far lower, ~3 mcg/kg). |
| Dosing Frequency | Once daily (some users divide into twice daily), typically dosed in the morning | Once daily or every other day (research-chemical community protocols; no validated clinical dosing schedule). |
| Administration | — | — |
| Side Effects | The side effect profile of P-21 in humans is not documented because no clinical trials have been conducted. Rodent studies describe generally acceptable tolerability at doses producing cognitive and neurogenic effects, without obvious signs of weight loss,… | No human side-effect data exist for PE-22-28 because it has never been tested in people. What can be said comes from rodent studies of PE-22-28, spadin and their analogs, plus general considerations for injected research peptides. In the preclinical work, the… |
| Molecular Weight | 578.67 g/mol (C27H42N6O8) | 773.9 g/mol |
| Common Vial Sizes | — | — |
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P-21: potential benefits
- Enhanced hippocampal neurogenesis (preclinical)
- Improved learning and memory (preclinical, rodent)
- Elevated BDNF and other neurotrophin expression
- Neuroprotective effects in Alzheimer's disease models (preclinical)
- Reduced tau hyperphosphorylation and soluble amyloid-beta in transgenic mice (preclinical)
PE-22-28: potential benefits
- Antidepressant-like effects in rodent models of depression (preclinical only)
- Potent, selective inhibition of the TREK-1 (K2P2.1) potassium channel (IC50 ~0.12 nM)
- Rapid-onset (~4-day) antidepressant profile in animals, unlike the multi-week lag of SSRIs
- Increased hippocampal neurogenesis in mice
- Increased cortical synaptogenesis (PSD-95) and BDNF expression in preclinical studies
- No human-validated benefits; not approved for any use (research use only)
Frequently asked
What's the difference between P-21 and PE-22-28?
P-21 is a nootropics that p-21 is designed to engage a subset of cntf's biological activity — specifically the neurogenic and bdnf-inducing effects — while avoiding the jak/stat3 activation on peripheral…. PE-22-28 is a nootropics that pe-22-28 is a synthetic 7-amino-acid peptide (sequence gvswglr) and a shortened analog of spadin. its proposed mechanism is inhibition of the trek-1 (twik-related k+) channel, a…. The two differ in mechanism, half-life (not reported vs Not characterized in humans. As a small 7-amino-acid peptide a short plasma half-life is expected; in mice the parent peptide spadin lost antidepressant activity by about 7 hours after a single dose, while modified analogs (e.g., G/A-PE 22-28) extended the behavioral effect to roughly 21-23 hours [PMID:28955242].), and typical dose range.
Which has the longer half-life, P-21 or PE-22-28?
P-21 has a half-life of not reported. PE-22-28 has a half-life of Not characterized in humans. As a small 7-amino-acid peptide a short plasma half-life is expected; in mice the parent peptide spadin lost antidepressant activity by about 7 hours after a single dose, while modified analogs (e.g., G/A-PE 22-28) extended the behavioral effect to roughly 21-23 hours [PMID:28955242].. Longer half-lives generally mean less frequent dosing but slower on/off kinetics.
Which is cheaper, P-21 or PE-22-28?
Lowest listed price on BodyHackGuide: P-21 from $59.99, PE-22-28 from $54.99. Prices are pulled from the vendor listings tracked on BHG and change frequently. See the compare tables on each compound page for the current set of offers.
Can you stack P-21 and PE-22-28?
Stacking depends on mechanism overlap, safety profile, and goals. P-21 and PE-22-28 should only be stacked after reviewing each compound's individual protocol page, side effect profile, and any published interaction data. Use the BodyHackGuide stack builder for a structured review before combining research compounds.
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