PE-22-28 is a synthetic heptapeptide fragment derived from the neuroprotective protein Prohibitin (PHB). It was identified through screening of PHB-derived peptide fragments for anti-aging properties at the cellular level. PE-22-28 enhances cellular stress resistance and has been studied in the context of neuroprotection, anti-aging, and cognitive preservation. It is one of the newer nootropic peptides with limited but intriguing preclinical data.
Quick Start
Route
SubQ injection
Start low
500 mcg to 1 mg SubQ
Frequency
Daily
Timing
No data
Any time of day. No fasting required. Often combined with other nootropics.
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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
Conservative start
500 mcg to 1 mg daily · SubQ injection · Daily
conservative starter
500 mcg to 1 mg daily
Daily
Expert
TREK-1 Antidepressant Protocol
400 mcg · Nasal · Daily
animal study · Mazella et al. 2010 (PLoS Biol)
Intranasal or SubQ administration. Known in the community for rapid shifts in mood without the latency period of SSRIs. No human trial has been conducted. This dose is extrapolated from animal research and has not been tested for safety or effect in people.
400 mcg
Daily
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How it works
PE-22-28 derived from Prohibitin interacts with mitochondrial and nuclear signaling pathways to enhance cellular stress resistance. PHB family proteins are involved in mitochondrial morphogenesis, cell cycle regulation, and transcriptional control. The exact receptor target and signaling pathway for PE-22-28 specifically is less well-characterized than many other peptides in this database.
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What to expect
Early
Days 1–7
Days 1-14: Minimal changes.
Mid
Weeks 2–4
Weeks 2-6: Possible cognitive improvements.
Later
Weeks 4–12
Weeks 6+: Cumulative neuroprotective effects.
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Evidence
HumanNo published trials
AnimalModerate
In-vitroPresent
Each reference below was re-fetched from its PubMed record, and the quoted sentence was
confirmed to appear in that abstract and to support the claim it sits under. Follow any of
them to read the source.
From the study of spadin blood degradation products, we designed a 7 amino-acid peptide, PE 22-28.
From the study of spadin blood degradation products, we designed a 7 amino-acid peptide, PE 22-28.
Evidence scope. Rodent/preclinical spadin-analog work; no human dosing or safety evidence.
Claims we could not support
No abstract we checked supports these for this molecule at this route. That is not the
same as saying they are false — it marks where the evidence is missing.
Dose/route: 500 mcg to 1 mg daily via SubQ injection, Daily. No checked live PubMed abstract supported this complete molecule/formulation/route/dose/frequency combination.
Primary safety claim: Limited data. No checked live abstract directly established this as the primary concern for the card's exact formulation and regimen.
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The honest take
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Anti-aging nootropic
Prohibitin-derived. Preclinical data supports cellular stress resistance. Very early stage research.
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Interactions & stacking
Two different questions: what is documented about running these together, and what is documented about drawing them into the same syringe. A good pharmacological partner can still have to be pinned separately.
Documented together
BPC-157Non-overlapping
DihexaBoth nootropic, different mechanisms
FGL(L)Both neural
HumaninBoth neuroprotective
Keep separate
CJC-1295 with DACDAC maleimide.
Check any specific pair in the Stack & Interaction Checker, which answers both questions separately. Absence of a documented conflict is not evidence of safety.
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Side effects & safety
Commonly reported
Limited data
Generally reported as well tolerated
Less common & notes
Minimal adverse event data available.
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Pharmacokinetics
Illustrative plasma concentration · 9 h
Half-life
2h
Peak · Tmax
0.5h
Elimination
10h
Bioavailability
~100%
SubQ
Duration of action
12-24 hours
Cellular stress resistance signaling
Clearance
Enzymatic degradation (peptidases)
Storage. Standard BAC water 2-8C. 28 days.
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Regulatory status
Research compound only. Not FDA-approved.
Put it to work
Calculate, log & track
Open PE-22-28 straight into OnePin with your vial and dose pre-filled, then let it handle the syringe math and remind you before the vial runs out.