Cerebrolysin

Also Known As: FPF-1070, Cerebrolysin injection, Porcine brain peptide hydrolysate, Brain peptide mixture, Neurotrophic peptide mixture, EVER Neuro Pharma cerebrolysin, Cerebrolysin infusion, Cerebrolysin neuropeptides, Neurotrophic factor mimetic blend, BDNF NGF mimetic cerebrolysin, Cerebrolysin stroke treatment, neurotrophic peptide, porcine brain extract

Cerebrolysin is a research-grade Porcine brain-derived standardized peptide hydrolysate targeting BDNF/TrkB pathway studied in Immunity & Wellness research. It is supplied strictly for in vitro laboratory research use only - not for human or animal consumption, and not FDA-approved.

Evidence Tier: Approved Drug - FDA and/or EMA approved with robust human trial data.

A brain-derived peptide preparation used abroad for stroke and dementia; trial evidence is mixed.

At A Glance

Cerebrolysin Key Research Facts
CategoryImmunity & Wellness
Compound ClassPorcine brain-derived standardized peptide hydrolysate (<10 kDa peptides); neurotrophic factor mimetic
Molecular TargetBDNF/TrkB pathway; NGF/TrkA pathway; anti-apoptotic (Bcl-2 upregulation); antioxidant; glutamate excitotoxicity protection
Molecular Weightmixture
Amino Acid Sequencestandardized peptide mixture (<10 kDa)
CAS Numbernot applicable
Half-Life~20-30 minutes
WADA Statusnot_listed
Evidence TierApproved Drug

Mechanism Of Action

It delivers a mix of tiny proteins directly to the brain that mimic natural growth signals. These signals protect nerve cells from dying and encourage them to grow new branches.

Studied For

  • Acute ischemic stroke recovery
  • Traumatic brain injury (TBI)
  • Vascular dementia
  • Alzheimer's-type dementia
  • Cognitive impairment recovery
  • Neuroprotection
  • Neuroregeneration
  • BDNF and NGF pathway stimulation
  • Post-stroke rehabilitation
  • Parkinson's disease research
  • ADHD research
  • Memory enhancement
  • Anti-apoptotic neuronal protection
  • Neuroplasticity promotion
  • Spine injury models
  • Cerebral ischemia protection
  • Age-related cognitive decline
  • TBI recovery
  • Alzheimer's research
  • dementia
  • neurogenesis
  • stroke recovery
  • cognitive decline
  • neurological repair

Reported Research Findings

Approved in many countries for stroke, TBI, and dementia. Trial evidence is mixed: some subgroup benefits, but a large stroke trial was negative and a 2020 Cochrane review found insufficient evidence in acute ischemic stroke.

Safety And Handling Notes

Generally tolerated; injection-site reactions, dizziness, agitation, sweating; theoretical porcine allergy.

Contraindicated in hypersensitivity, status epilepticus, and severe renal impairment per foreign labeling. Not FDA-approved.

Regulatory Status

Approved in many EU/Asia/CIS countries; not FDA-approved.

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References And Citations

  1. PubMed / NCBI Reference
  2. onlinelibrary.wiley.com
Spec Sheet

Cerebrolysin

Also Known As: FPF-1070, Cerebrolysin injection, Porcine brain peptide hydrolysate, Brain peptide mixture, Neurotrophic peptide mixture, EVER Neuro Pharma cerebrolysin, Cerebrolysin infusion, Cerebrolysin neuropeptides, Neurotrophic factor mimetic blend, BDNF NGF mimetic cerebrolysin, Cerebrolysin stroke treatment, neurotrophic peptide, porcine brain extract

Approved DrugImmunity & Wellness

Explain Like I'm 5

  • Cerebrolysin is like plant food for your brain. It helps broken brain cells heal after an injury (like a stroke or a hard hit) and helps healthy brain cells grow new connections so you can think clearer.

A brain-derived peptide preparation used abroad for stroke and dementia; trial evidence is mixed.

Identity & Classification
Cerebrolysin Key Research Facts
ClassPorcine brain-derived standardized peptide hydrolysate (<10 kDa peptides); neurotrophic factor mimetic
Molecular TargetBDNF/TrkB pathway; NGF/TrkA pathway; anti-apoptotic (Bcl-2 upregulation); antioxidant; glutamate excitotoxicity protection
CategoryImmunity & Wellness
Molecular Weightmixture
Amino Acid Sequencestandardized peptide mixture (<10 kDa)
CAS Numbernot applicable
Parent CompoundPorcine brain proteins
Research Metrics at a Glance
2,589
PubMed Citations
23
Clinical Trials
23 Active

Related Compounds

Research Use Only. Not For Human Or Veterinary Use. Information Provided For Laboratory Research Purposes Only.

Research Reference Only — Not Medical Advice. For In Vitro Laboratory Use Only.
Typical Dose5–30 mL per infusion (clinical); 1–5 mL subcutaneous (research adaptation)
FrequencyDaily for course duration (IV); every other day (subcutaneous research)
Cycle On10–28 day courses
Cycle Off1–3 months between courses
Route(s)
Intravenous (slow infusion)IntramuscularSubcutaneous
Research Notes

Complex peptide mixture. Clinical IV protocols use 10–20 mL daily over 21–28 days for neurorehabilitation. Lower-dose IM/SC adaptations used in research settings. IV must be infused slowly (500 mL saline over 60 min or more). Never inject undiluted IV.

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34 Residues
STANDARDIZEDPEPTIDEMIXTURE(<10KDA)
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Cerebrolysin Frequently Asked Questions

What Is Cerebrolysin?

A brain-derived peptide preparation used abroad for stroke and dementia; trial evidence is mixed.

How Does Cerebrolysin Work?

It delivers a mix of tiny proteins directly to the brain that mimic natural growth signals. These signals protect nerve cells from dying and encourage them to grow new branches.

What Has Cerebrolysin Been Studied For?

In the referenced literature, Cerebrolysin has been studied for Acute ischemic stroke recovery, Traumatic brain injury (TBI), Vascular dementia, Alzheimer's-type dementia, Cognitive impairment recovery, Neuroprotection, Neuroregeneration, BDNF and NGF pathway stimulation, Post-stroke rehabilitation, Parkinson's disease research, ADHD research, Memory enhancement, Anti-apoptotic neuronal protection, Neuroplasticity promotion, Spine injury models, Cerebral ischemia protection, Age-related cognitive decline, TBI recovery, Alzheimer's research, dementia, neurogenesis, stroke recovery, cognitive decline, neurological repair. This summarizes research focus only and is not a claim of efficacy.

What Is The Reported Half-Life Of Cerebrolysin?

Cerebrolysin has a reported half-life of ~20-30 minutes in the referenced literature.

Is Cerebrolysin Approved For Human Use?

No. Cerebrolysin is supplied strictly for in vitro laboratory research use only. It is not intended for human or animal consumption, ingestion, or injection, and it has not been evaluated by the FDA.

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