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Cognitive & Mood Synthetic NCAM-derived peptide Not FDA-approved · investigational

FGL(L)

FGL-L · FGLL Peptide

Synthetic NCAM-derived peptideNCAM mimeticFGFR pathway activatorNeural plasticity enhancer

FGL(L) is a synthetic peptide derived from the neural cell adhesion molecule (NCAM) that mimics the interaction between NCAM and fibroblast growth factor receptor (FGFR). NCAM-FGFR signaling is critical for synaptic plasticity, neurite outgrowth, and neural circuit formation. FGL(L) is the L-amino acid version of the FGL peptide, designed to enhance neural plasticity and cognitive function through FGFR activation without requiring cell-cell contact.

Quick Start
Route
SubQ injection
Start low
500 mcg to 1 mg
Frequency
Daily or specific days
Timing
No data

Any time of day. No fasting required. NCAM mimetic for neuroprotection.

Start here. Every protocol below is ordered lowest-first. Begin at the smallest effective dose, hold about a week to assess tolerance, and step up only if needed.

Tiered Protocols · lowest first
Quick Start
Conservative start
500 mcg to 1 mg · SubQ injection · Daily or specific days
Lowest starting point. Hold about a week to assess tolerance before stepping up.
500 mcg to 1 mg
Daily or specific days
Expert
Memory Consolidation
200-500 mcg · Nasal · Daily
animal study · Cambon et al. 2004 (J Neurosci)
200-500 mcg
Daily
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How it works

FGL(L) binds to and activates fibroblast growth factor receptor (FGFR), mimicking the signaling that normally occurs when NCAM molecules on adjacent neurons interact. This activates downstream pathways including MAPK/ERK and PI3K/Akt, promoting neurite outgrowth, synaptic strengthening, long-term potentiation (LTP), and neural circuit formation. By delivering this signal as a soluble peptide, FGL(L) can enhance plasticity without requiring direct cell-cell contact.

FGL(L) binds to and activates fibroblast growth factor receptor (FGFR), mimicking the signaling that normally occurs when NCAM molecules on adjacent neurons interact. This activates downstream pathways including MAPK/ERK and PI3K/Akt, promoting neurite outgrowth, synaptic strengthening, long-term potentiation (LTP), and neural circuit formation. By delivering this signal as a soluble peptide, FGL(L) can enhance plasticity without requiring direct cell-cell contact.

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What to expect

Early
Days 1–7

Days 1-14: Minimal changes.

Mid
Weeks 2–4

Weeks 2-6: Plasticity improvements may emerge.

Later
Weeks 4–12

Weeks 6+: Cumulative effects.

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Evidence

HumanNo published trials
AnimalPresent
In-vitroPresent
2007Tolerability, safety and pharmacokinetics of the FGLL peptide, a novel mimetic of neural cell adhesion molecule, following intranasal administration in healthy volunteers · Anand R, Seiberling M, Kamtchoua T, et al, Clinical Neuropharmacology ↗peer reviewed
2004A synthetic neural cell adhesion molecule mimetic peptide promotes synaptogenesis, enhances presynaptic function, and facilitates memory consolidation · Cambon K, Hansen SM, Venero C, et al, Journal of Neuroscience ↗peer reviewed
2011The neural cell adhesion molecule-derived peptide FGL facilitates long-term plasticity in the dentate gyrus in vivo · Dallérac G, Rampon C, Doyère V, Neuropharmacology ↗peer reviewed
2008A cell adhesion molecule mimetic, FGL peptide, induces alterations in synapse and dendritic spine structure in the dentate gyrus of aged rats: a three-dimensional ultrastructural study · Popov VI, Medvedev NI, Kraev IV, et al, Hippocampus ↗peer reviewed
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The honest take

NCAM mimetic

Confirmed mechanism. Soluble peptide that replicates cell-cell adhesion signaling for neural plasticity.

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Interactions & stacking

What's safe to combine, and what belongs in a separate pin.

Safe & synergistic

BPC-157Non-overlapping
DihexaBoth nootropic
HumaninBoth neuroprotective
P-21Both neurogenesis/plasticity

Keep separate

CJC-1295 with DACDAC maleimide.
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Side effects & safety

Commonly reported

  • Limited data
  • Generally well tolerated in animal studies

Less common & notes

  • FGFR signaling is involved in various biological processes.
  • Long-term effects of chronic FGFR activation not characterized.
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Pharmacokinetics

Illustrative plasma concentration · 24 h
Half-life
2h
Peak · Tmax
0.5h
Elimination
10h
Activity
6-10 hours (downstream FGFR signaling effects may persist longer)

Storage. Standard BAC water 2-8C. 28 days.

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Regulatory status

Research compound only. Not FDA-approved.

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Calculate, log & track

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