What is Cerebrolysin?
Cerebrolysin is a peptide preparation derived from porcine brain tissue, composed of low-molecular-weight neuropeptides and amino acids. It is studied for neurotrophic and neuroprotective endpoints and is used clinically in parts of Europe and Asia.
How Cerebrolysin works (research mechanism)
Cerebrolysin research focuses on neurotrophic signaling that mimics endogenous nerve-growth factors, with interest in neural repair and cognition endpoints in models.
Primary research applications
Neurotrophic research
Studied for nerve-growth and neural-repair endpoints.
Cognitive and recovery research
Examined in models of cognitive decline and neural injury.
Neuroprotection research
Used in neuroprotection study designs.
Research dosing reference
Research references commonly cite 5-10 ml daily or every other day across a 10-30 administration course. Reference values only - an advanced compound.
Reconstitution & handling
Cerebrolysin ships as a lyophilized (freeze-dried) powder and must be reconstituted before use in any liquid research model. Allow the vial to reach room temperature, swab the stopper, then add bacteriostatic water slowly down the inside wall of the vial - never spray it directly onto the powder. Swirl gently until dissolved; do not shake, as shaking foams the solution and stresses the peptide. The volume of water you add sets the concentration: a 5 mg vial reconstituted with 2 mL yields 2,500 mcg/mL, so 0.1 mL measures 250 mcg. A correctly reconstituted Cerebrolysin solution is clear; discard if it is cloudy or shows particulate.
Storage & stability
Store un-reconstituted Cerebrolysin vials refrigerated and protected from light for long-term stability; the lyophilized form is robust and tolerates shipping. After reconstitution, refrigerate at 2-8C, keep away from light, and use within the typical research window of roughly two to four weeks. The benzyl alcohol in bacteriostatic water helps inhibit microbial growth across that period. Always label reconstituted vials with the concentration and date.
Common research pairings
Generally studied as a standalone neurotrophic preparation.
How Cerebrolysin compares
Cerebrolysin is a peptide mixture rather than a single sequence, distinguishing it from Semax, Selank, and Dihexa.
Safety & research considerations
Supplied for research use only; an advanced compound. Not for human consumption.
Sourcing, purity & Certificate of Analysis
Every lot of Cerebrolysin sold by Peptides Factory Direct is third-party tested to a 99%+ purity target, with identity confirmed by mass spectrometry and purity quantified by HPLC. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) documenting these results is available on request and ties each vial to a tracked lot. Material ships nationwide to all 50 US states with cold-chain handling where appropriate and fast domestic dispatch. This documentation is what separates research-grade Cerebrolysin from unverified material - quality is established before the vial ever reaches your lab.
Buy Cerebrolysin for research
Available research sizes:
How to order Cerebrolysin for research
Cerebrolysin can be ordered through the Peptides Factory Direct research portal as a one-time purchase or on a recurring research schedule (every 2 weeks, monthly, every 2 months, or every 3 months). Checkout requires confirming you are 21 or older, purchasing for laboratory research only, and that the product is not for human or animal consumption. Bulk and standing-order pricing is available - note it in your order. Open the order portal to view current research sizes and pricing.
Frequently asked questions
What is Cerebrolysin?
A porcine-derived neuropeptide preparation studied for neurotrophic and neuroprotection endpoints. Research use only.
What sizes are stocked?
5 ml and 10 ml ampoules (packs of 5), with COA on request.
Is it for human use?
No - supplied strictly for laboratory research.
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External references: Peptides (Wikipedia) · U.S. Food and Drug Administration