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    CAG

    RecoveryNot a defined single compound

    Also known as: CAG peptide, Collagen-derived peptide, Gly-Hyp-Pro related peptide

    CAG is not a standardized research-peptide designation. The letters are sometimes used loosely for collagen- or cartilage-related short sequences (for example the tripeptide Cys-Ala-Gly), but no single, vendor-sold research compound is reliably identified by "CAG," and no peer-reviewed pharmacology exists under that name.

    Ion Peptide logo

    Featured vendor

    $11.80/mg$59.00 for 5mg

    at Ion Peptide

    Half-life: UnknownRoute: Subcutaneous, Intraarticular
    Last reviewed:

    Overview

    At A Glance

    Mechanism

    What "CAG" refers to…

    Half-Life
    Unknown
    Dosing
    once daily
    Routes
    SubcutaneousIntraarticular
    Common Vials
    5mg10mg
    Potential Benefits
    "CAG" has no verified, standardized peptide identity - no specific benefits can be honestly attributed to it. See Cartalax, GHK-Cu, BPC-157, or TB-500 for defined compounds.
    Safety Notes
    Common
    Limited adverse event data available
    Serious
    No clinical safety data — strictly preclinical

    Mechanism of Action

    What "CAG" refers to

    There is no consensus molecule behind the label "CAG." It is an ambiguous shorthand rather than a characterized research peptide, so this page does not assign it a fixed amino-acid sequence, molecular weight, mechanism, or dosing protocol - doing so would imply a precision that the evidence does not support.

    If you arrived here looking for a specific compound:

    • For a defined cartilage bioregulator, see Cartalax (Ala-Glu-Asp-Leu, AEDL).
    • For collagen/skin support, see GHK-Cu (the copper tripeptide with the best cosmetic evidence).
    • For general connective-tissue recovery, see BPC-157 and TB-500.

    Research Use Only. We keep this entry deliberately empty of specifics because inventing a sequence or protocol for an undefined designation would be inaccurate.

    Overview

    CAG is not a standardized research-peptide designation. The letters are sometimes used loosely for collagen- or cartilage-related short sequences (for example the tripeptide Cys-Ala-Gly), but no single, vendor-sold research compound is reliably identified by "CAG," and no peer-reviewed pharmacology exists under that name. If you are looking for a defined cartilage-targeting peptide, see Cartalax (the Ala-Glu-Asp-Leu / AEDL Khavinson bioregulator).

    Chemical Information

    IUPAC Name

    Not yet available

    CAS Number

    Not yet available

    Molecular Formula

    Not yet available

    Molecular Mass

    Not yet available

    Chemical data is being compiled for this compound.

    Dosing & Protocols

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    Research

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    Interactions

    Interaction and contraindication data is being compiled for CAG. Check back soon.

    General Safety Note

    Always consult a qualified healthcare professional before combining research compounds. Interactions may exist that are not yet documented.

    Best Price

    $59.00

    up to $99.00

    Best $/mg

    $9.9000

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    Listings

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    CAG 5mg vial 1 vial● In Stock $59.00BEST $11.80 —
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    🇺🇸US🌍International
    CAG 10mg vial 1 vial● In Stock $99.00VALUE $9.90 —

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    Tracking since Apr 22, 2026 · 2 data points

    Vendors Selling CAG

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    RecoveryPhase 2

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    t½ ~2 minutes (plasma half-life; downstream tissue-protective effects persist hours to days) 1 mg - 4 mg subcutaneous daily
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    BPC-157/TB-500 Blend

    RecoveryPreclinical

    Combined healing peptide blend.

    t½ BPC-157: short - under ~30 min in animal PK studies (rats/dogs); no human PK data. TB-500 (thymosin beta-4): active fragment ~30 min, though tissue effects are prolonged. Dosed per component (a fixed daily blend over-doses TB-500 - see notes). BPC-157: 250-500 mcg once daily SUBQ. TB-500 (thymosin beta-4): 2-2.5 mg twice weekly during a 4-6 week loading phase, then 2-2.5 mg once weekly for maintenance (~5 mg/week during loading). If a pre-blended fixed-ratio daily vial is used, its TB-500 fraction should be ~250-350 mcg per injection so the weekly TB-500 total stays near ~5 mg.
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    Bronchogen

    RecoveryPreclinical

    Bronchogen is a short synthetic peptide developed in Russia by Vladimir Khavinson and his collaborators at the St.

    t½ Not established (no published human pharmacokinetic data; rapid enzymatic hydrolysis within minutes is expected for a tetrapeptide of this class) 20 mg oral capsule once daily, 10-day cycles
    7 PubMedView Profile

    Cardiogen

    RecoveryPreclinical

    Cardiogen is a short synthetic peptide developed in Russia by Vladimir Khavinson and his collaborators at the St.

    t½ Not characterized in humans. As a short linear tetrapeptide (Ala-Glu-Asp-Arg), Cardiogen is expected to undergo rapid enzymatic hydrolysis to its constituent amino acids; no validated modern pharmacokinetic half-life has been published. 20 mg oral once daily x10 days, or 2-5 mg SC daily x10 days; 60-90 day washout
    9 PubMedView Profile

    Cartalax

    RecoveryPreclinical

    Cartalax is a short synthetic peptide developed in Russia by Vladimir Khavinson and colleagues at the St.

    t½ No published human or animal pharmacokinetic data for Cartalax. As a small (~446.5 Da) tetrapeptide, rapid plasma hydrolysis (on the order of minutes) is expected, consistent with other Khavinson short peptides, but this has not been directly measured. 20 mg oral/sublingual once daily for 10 days; 60-90 day washout
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    Chonluten

    RecoveryPreclinical

    Chonluten is a bioregulator preparation originating from Vladimir Khavinson's St.

    t½ Not characterized in humans; no modern pharmacokinetic data exist. Short Khavinson peptides of this class are presumed to undergo rapid plasma hydrolysis (order of minutes). 20 mg oral once daily for 10 days; 60-day washout
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    Featured Price

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    $59.00($11.80/mg)

    1 vendor · 2 listings

    Research Score

    45

    0 PubMed results

    Quality Indicators

    Data Completeness

    63%
    Description
    Mechanism of Action
    Chemical Data
    Dosing Protocols
    Safety Profile
    PubMed Results
    Interactions
    Vendor Listings

    Quick Facts

    Half-Life

    Unknown

    Administration

    Subcutaneous, Intraarticular

    Trial Phase

    Not a defined single compound

    Safety Profile

    Common Side Effects

    • • Limited adverse event data available

    Research Disclaimer

    This information is for educational and research purposes only. Not intended as medical advice. Consult a healthcare professional before use.

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Is CAG a real peptide?

    Not as a standardized compound. "CAG" is ambiguous shorthand that different sources use differently. If you want a defined cartilage peptide, see Cartalax; for skin/collagen, see GHK-Cu.

    What should I use instead?

    Depends on your goal: Cartalax (AEDL) for cartilage, GHK-Cu for skin/collagen, BPC-157 and TB-500 for connective-tissue recovery. Each has a defined identity and its own page.

    How many vendors sell CAG, and what does it cost per mg?

    1 of the vendors BodyHackGuide tracks list CAG (2 listings). Among BodyHackGuide's CAG listings recorded as in stock with a milligram count, the lowest price per milligram is $9.90/mg at Ion Peptide and the median is $10.85/mg. The CAG prices on BodyHackGuide are vendors' listed prices as BodyHackGuide last recorded them, not transactions; the most recent recorded change to a CAG listing is dated 22 April 2026.

    Which vendors have third-party COAs for CAG on file at BodyHackGuide?

    BodyHackGuide holds 2 third-party certificate records for CAG, from . No editor has read any of BodyHackGuide's 2 certificate records for CAG. The laboratory named on BodyHackGuide's CAG certificate records is Freedom Diagnostics Testing, and the newest test date on them is 3 January 2026. Each vendor page on BodyHackGuide shows how many certificate records BodyHackGuide holds for that vendor and links to each record that has its own page.

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    ARA-290

    RecoveryPhase 2

    ARA-290, also known as Cibinetide or pHBSP (Helix B Surface Peptide), is an 11-amino-acid peptide — QEQLERALNSS — designed to mimic a specific region of the tissue-protective surface of erythropoietin (EPO) without activating the classical hematopoietic EPO receptor that drives red blood cell production.

    t½ ~2 minutes (plasma half-life; downstream tissue-protective effects persist hours to days) 1 mg - 4 mg subcutaneous daily
    52 PubMedView Profile

    BPC-157/TB-500 Blend

    RecoveryPreclinical

    Combined healing peptide blend.

    t½ BPC-157: short - under ~30 min in animal PK studies (rats/dogs); no human PK data. TB-500 (thymosin beta-4): active fragment ~30 min, though tissue effects are prolonged. Dosed per component (a fixed daily blend over-doses TB-500 - see notes). BPC-157: 250-500 mcg once daily SUBQ. TB-500 (thymosin beta-4): 2-2.5 mg twice weekly during a 4-6 week loading phase, then 2-2.5 mg once weekly for maintenance (~5 mg/week during loading). If a pre-blended fixed-ratio daily vial is used, its TB-500 fraction should be ~250-350 mcg per injection so the weekly TB-500 total stays near ~5 mg.
    PreclinicalView Profile

    Bronchogen

    RecoveryPreclinical

    Bronchogen is a short synthetic peptide developed in Russia by Vladimir Khavinson and his collaborators at the St.

    t½ Not established (no published human pharmacokinetic data; rapid enzymatic hydrolysis within minutes is expected for a tetrapeptide of this class) 20 mg oral capsule once daily, 10-day cycles
    7 PubMedView Profile

    Cardiogen

    RecoveryPreclinical

    Cardiogen is a short synthetic peptide developed in Russia by Vladimir Khavinson and his collaborators at the St.

    t½ Not characterized in humans. As a short linear tetrapeptide (Ala-Glu-Asp-Arg), Cardiogen is expected to undergo rapid enzymatic hydrolysis to its constituent amino acids; no validated modern pharmacokinetic half-life has been published. 20 mg oral once daily x10 days, or 2-5 mg SC daily x10 days; 60-90 day washout
    9 PubMedView Profile

    Cartalax

    RecoveryPreclinical

    Cartalax is a short synthetic peptide developed in Russia by Vladimir Khavinson and colleagues at the St.

    t½ No published human or animal pharmacokinetic data for Cartalax. As a small (~446.5 Da) tetrapeptide, rapid plasma hydrolysis (on the order of minutes) is expected, consistent with other Khavinson short peptides, but this has not been directly measured. 20 mg oral/sublingual once daily for 10 days; 60-90 day washout
    6 PubMedView Profile

    Chonluten

    RecoveryPreclinical

    Chonluten is a bioregulator preparation originating from Vladimir Khavinson's St.

    t½ Not characterized in humans; no modern pharmacokinetic data exist. Short Khavinson peptides of this class are presumed to undergo rapid plasma hydrolysis (order of minutes). 20 mg oral once daily for 10 days; 60-day washout
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