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Specimen Atlas of Research Peptides81 plates · MIT
Side-by-side · Research reference

ARA 290vsBronchogen

Side-by-side comparison across mechanism, dosage, evidence, side effects, administration, and stack synergies. Citations on every claim where available.

APhase 2HUMAN-REVIEWED17/59 cited
BAnimal-StrongHUMAN-REVIEWED16/35 cited
ARA 290
EPO-Derived Peptide · Innate Repair Receptor Agonist
28 daysPhase 2 durationCulver 2017
Non-erythropoieticSafety profileBrines 2015Liu 2014
Bronchogen
Tetrapeptide Bioregulator · Khavinson-School
0.05 ng/mLEffective concentrationZakutskiĭ 2006
60 daysCOPD model durationTitova 2017
30 daysTreatment courseKuzubova 2015
Research models: tissue culture / parenteral

01Mechanism of Action

Parameter
ARA 290
Bronchogen
Primary target
Innate repair receptor (EPO receptor / CD131 heterodimer)
Bronchial epithelial cellsKuzubova 2015
Pathway
EPO/CD131 → JAK2 activation → PI3K/AKT, MAPK signaling → anti-inflammatory, anti-apoptotic cascades
Tissue-specific bioregulation → epithelial cell differentiation → ciliated cell restoration
Downstream effect
Tissue protection, nerve fiber regeneration, suppression of inflammatory macrophage activation, altered T-cell differentiation (↑Treg, ↑Th2, ↓Th1)Liu 2014Culver 2017
Reversal of goblet cell hyperplasia, squamous metaplasia elimination, restoration of ciliated epithelium, normalized secretory IgA and surfactant protein B productionKuzubova 2015Titova 2017
Feedback intact?
N/A — does not interact with hematopoietic EPO receptorLiu 2014
Origin
11-amino-acid sequence from EPO helix B, engineered to eliminate hematopoietic activity while retaining tissue-protective properties
Synthetic tetrapeptide (Ala-Glu-Asp-Leu) from Khavinson bioregulator framework
Antibody development
Not reported in clinical trials

02Dosage Protocols

Parameter
ARA 290
Bronchogen
Standard dose (Phase 2)
4 mg / dayBrines 2015Culver 2017
Sarcoidosis SFN and diabetic neuropathy trials.
Frequency
Once daily
Self-administered subcutaneously.
Duration
28 days (Phase 2)Culver 2017
Corneal nerve improvements observed by day 28.
Evidence basis
Phase 2 RCTsCulver 2017Brines 2015
64-subject sarcoidosis trial, type 2 diabetes trial.
Animal models (rat) / organotypic cultureTitova 2017Kuzubova 2015Zakutskiĭ 2006
No human clinical trials reported in available literature.
Route
SubcutaneousBrines 2015
Timing
Any time of day
No circadian dependence reported.
Effective concentration (culture)
0.05 ng/mLZakutskiĭ 2006
Demonstrated in organotypic tissue culture of bronchial explants.
Treatment duration (animal)
1 month (30 days)Kuzubova 2015Titova 2017
Course duration in rat COPD models.
Model system
NO₂-induced COPD (60-day intermittent exposure)Titova 2017
Tissue specificity
Selective for bronchopulmonary tissue
Part of Khavinson organ-specific bioregulator series.

03Metabolic / Fat Loss Evidence

Parameter
ARA 290
Bronchogen
Primary effect
Improved metabolic control (HbA1c, fasting glucose)Brines 2015
Secondary to neuropathy treatment; direct lipolytic effects not established.
HbA1c
Significant reduction vs placebo
Observed in type 2 diabetes + neuropathy trial.
Fasting glucose
Improved in ARA 290 group
Body composition
Not directly quantified
Fat loss not a primary endpoint; metabolic improvements may reflect insulin sensitivity.

04Side Effects & Safety

Parameter
ARA 290
Bronchogen
Injection site reaction
Mild, transient
Hematopoiesis
None — non-erythropoietic
Distinguishes ARA 290 from native EPO.
Cardiovascular
No thrombotic events or hypertension reported
Immunogenicity
No antibody formation reported
Tolerability
Well-tolerated in Phase 2 trialsCulver 2017Brines 2015
Animal safety profile
No adverse effects reported in published rat studies
Limited safety data; only animal models available.
Human data
Absent — no clinical trials in humans reported
Long-term effects
Unknown — maximum study duration 30 days in animals
Absolute Contraindications
ARA 290
  • ·Hypersensitivity to ARA 290
Bronchogen
Relative Contraindications
ARA 290
  • ·Active malignancy (theoretical EPO-axis concern; not observed in trials)
Bronchogen

05Administration Protocol

Parameter
ARA 290
Bronchogen
1. Preparation
Reconstitute lyophilised powder per manufacturer instructions. Use sterile technique.
Bronchogen has been studied exclusively in animal models and organotypic tissue culture. No approved formulation or human administration protocol exists.
2. Injection site
Subcutaneous — abdomen, thigh, or upper arm. Rotate sites to avoid lipohypertrophy.
In rat COPD models, tetrapeptide administered for 30-day course following 60-day NO₂ exposure. Route and exact dosing not specified in abstracts.Titova 2017Kuzubova 2015
3. Timing
Once daily, any time of day. Self-administered in Phase 2 trials.Brines 2015
Bronchial tissue explants from young (3-week) and aged (18-month) rats cultured in medium containing 0.05 ng/mL bronchogen, demonstrating tissue-specific stimulation.Zakutskiĭ 2006
4. Dosing
4 mg daily for 28 days (Phase 2 protocol). Duration for chronic use not established.Culver 2017
Part of Russian peptide bioregulator framework emphasizing tissue-specific low-dose effects. Typically administered parenterally in related peptides from this series.
5. Storage
Lyophilised: store at controlled room temperature. Reconstituted: refrigerate, use within specified timeframe.

06Stack Synergy

ARA 290
+ BPC-157
Moderate
View BPC-157

ARA 290 targets the innate repair receptor (EPO/CD131) for nerve regeneration and anti-inflammatory signaling, while BPC-157 promotes angiogenesis and tissue repair through distinct mechanisms (likely involving VEGF, growth hormone receptor pathways). Combined, they may address both neuroinflammation and structural tissue repair in neuropathy or injury models. No direct clinical data; mechanistic overlap in tissue protection.

ARA 290
4 mg SQ · daily
BPC-157
250–500 mcg SQ · daily
Frequency
Once daily, same or separate injections
Primary benefit
Nerve regeneration, pain reduction, tissue healing
Bronchogen
— no documented stacks