Elabela

Elabela (Apela)

11-32 (active isoforms vary) Amino Acids · MW: Unknown

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Amino Acids

11-32 (active isoforms vary)

Molecular Weight

Unknown

Half-life

short; isoform dependent

Research Score

4.5

Studies

Storage

Store lyophilized at -20°C, reconstituted at 2-8°C

What is Elabela?

An endogenous peptide ligand for the apelin receptor discovered in embryonic stem-cell biology. It is studied for roles in cardiovascular development, vascular repair, and stem-cell signaling.

Key Benefits & Mechanisms

stem-cell signaling

vascular repair

developmental biology

Research Summary

Elabela is notable because its biology is closely tied to embryogenesis and cardiovascular repair pathways. Among regenerative peptides, it is one of the more directly stem-cell-relevant endogenous ligands in the literature.

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