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CAG ![Ion Peptide logo](https://ionpeptide.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/ion-peptide-logo-1-300x148.jpg) Best price right now $11.80/mg · $59.00 for 5mg at Ion Peptide [Buy at Ion Peptide](https://www.bodyhackguide.co/go/ion-peptide?utm_source=compound-sticky-bar&utm_campaign=6ad9cf5a-0938-429a-ad44-ac4db136d852&utm_medium=best-price-cta) [Where to buy CAG](/buy/cag) [CAG coupon codes](/coupons/cag) [CAG protocol](/protocol/cag) [Alternatives to CAG](/alternatives-to/cag) [CAG side effects](/side-effects/cag) 1. [Home](/) 3. [Compounds](/compare) 5. CAG # CAG Recovery Not a defined single compound Download PDF 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. Half-Life: Unknown Route: Subcutaneous, Intraarticular Last reviewed: Sep 3, 2026 [ Recovery Category ](/wiki#cat-recovery) Not a defined single compound Research Stage OverviewChemical InfoDosing & ProtocolsInteractionsResearchCompare Prices2 Related ## Overview ### Best Price Available ![Ion Peptide logo](https://ionpeptide.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/ion-peptide-logo-1-300x148.jpg) Ion Peptide $59.00 1 vial · vial [Buy Now](https://ionpeptide.com/product/cag/?ref=reddit15) Compare 1 vendor ### At A Glance Mechanism What "CAG" refers to… Half-Life Unknown Dosing once daily Dose Range 0mcg Routes Subcutaneous Intraarticular Common Vials 5mg 10mg 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](/compound/cartalax) (Ala-Glu-Asp-Leu, AEDL). - For **collagen/skin** support, see [GHK-Cu](/compound/ghk-cu) (the copper tripeptide with the best cosmetic evidence). - For general connective-tissue recovery, see [BPC-157](/compound/bpc-157) and [TB-500](/compound/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 ### Unlock Dosing Protocols Free account gets you: - View beginner, intermediate & advanced protocols - See weight-based dosing calculations - Access cycle length & frequency data [Create free account](/auth)[Sign in](/auth) 2,800+ researchers already in ## Research ### Unlock Research Data Free account gets you: - Browse PubMed study summaries - See clinical trial phases & results - Access mechanism of action details [Create free account](/auth)[Sign in](/auth) 2,800+ researchers already in ## Interactions Interaction and contraindication data is being compiled for CAG. Check back soon. 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[View Scorecard](/vendors/scorecard) ### Related Compounds [View All](/wiki) [ ### ARA-290 Recovery Phase 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 studies View Profile ](/compound/ara-290)[ ### BPC-157/TB-500 Blend Recovery Preclinical 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. Preclinical View Profile ](/compound/bpc-tb-blend)[ ### Bronchogen Recovery Preclinical 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 studies View Profile ](/compound/bronchogen)[ ### Cardiogen Recovery Preclinical 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 studies View Profile ](/compound/cardiogen)[ ### Cartalax Recovery Preclinical 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 studies View Profile ](/compound/cartalax)[ ### Chonluten Recovery Preclinical 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 1 studies View Profile ](/compound/chonluten) [ View Full Dosage Guide → Protocols, calculator & safety for CAG ](/guides/dosage/cag) ### Related Articles [All Posts](/blog) [ #### Bromantane (Ladasten): What It Is and What the Research Shows A grounded compound reference on bromantane (Ladasten, ADK-709): an adamantane-derivative actoprotector that raises dopamine synthesis via tyrosine hydroxylase, combines mild stimulant and anxiolytic effects, is approved only in Russia for asthenia, and remains a research chemical in the US. 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Research-use-only, not FDA-approved, not medical advice. 5/19/2026 ](/blog/retatrutide-protocol-guide-2026) ### Best Price ![Ion Peptide logo](https://ionpeptide.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/ion-peptide-logo-1-300x148.jpg) Ion Peptide $59.00 [Buy Now](https://ionpeptide.com/product/cag/?ref=reddit15) 1 vendors · 2 listings ### Research Score 45 0 PubMed studies ### Quality Indicators Data Completeness 63% Description Mechanism of Action Chemical Data Dosing Protocols Safety Profile PubMed Studies 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 [Full Dosage Guide](/guides/dosage/cag)[Calculate Your Dose](/tools/reconstitution) 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](/compound/cartalax); for skin/collagen, see [GHK-Cu](/compound/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. ## Research Tools [ ### Peptide Calculator Reconstitution & syringe units ](/tools/reconstitution)[ ### Reconstitution Guide How to mix, step by step ](/guides/how-to-reconstitute-peptides)[ ### Nasal Spray Calc mL per actuation ](/tools/intranasal)[ ### Half-Life Visualizer Decay curves ](/tools/halflife) ## Related Compounds [View All](/wiki) [ ### ARA-290 Recovery Phase 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 studies View Profile ](/compound/ara-290)[ ### BPC-157/TB-500 Blend Recovery Preclinical 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. Preclinical View Profile ](/compound/bpc-tb-blend)[ ### Bronchogen Recovery Preclinical 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 studies View Profile ](/compound/bronchogen)[ ### Cardiogen Recovery Preclinical 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 studies View Profile ](/compound/cardiogen)[ ### Cartalax Recovery Preclinical 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 studies View Profile ](/compound/cartalax)[ ### Chonluten Recovery Preclinical 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 1 studies View Profile ](/compound/chonluten) Free 2026 Peptide Cheat Sheet — 50 pages, PDF Reconstitution math, concentration charts, half-lives, and vendor trust tiers. The reference we wish we had on day one. [Download Free](/guides/peptide-cheat-sheet-download?utm_source=compound-cag) ### Need bloodwork before starting? 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