MOLECULAR INFORMATION
Molecular information
- Type
- Short peptide bioregulator · claimed cortical tissue modulator
Cortagen is one of the Khavinson family of “short bioregulator peptides”.
Claims vs evidence
- Cortical / cognitive support — preclinical only, single-group
- Post-stroke recovery — claimed; no Western RCT
Why we grade it D
Same single-source evidence pattern as the rest of the family.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Cortagen?
- A short Khavinson-family bioregulator peptide marketed for cortical (brain) tissue support — post-stroke recovery, cognitive decline, and TBI claims.
- Is Cortagen authorised for neurological use?
- No — not authorised by any major Western regulator. Post-stroke care has well-evidenced standards; Cortagen is not part of any clinical guideline.
- Why grade D?
- Same single-research-group evidence pattern as the rest of the Khavinson family.