Ara 290

FDA APPROVAL PENDING

Extensively Studied

Healing

Cognitive

Ara 290

Tissue-Protective Peptide | Innate Repair Receptor Agonist

Learn more

Healing

Ara 290

Cognitive

Amino acid sequence

11

Amino acids

1257.3da

Molecular weight

Peptide

Type

Ara 290 is an engineered 11-amino acid peptide activating the Innate Repair Receptor (IRR) to provide tissue-protective effects without red blood cell stimulation. Has FDA Orphan Drug status.

Top researched benefits

Overview of Ara 290

Activates IRR through EPOR/β-common receptor complex, triggering tissue-protective signaling without erythropoietic effects.

neuroprotection

  • 23% increase in corneal nerve fiber area with sustained pain improvement.
  • Nerve regeneration and metabolic improvements in Type 2 diabetes patients.
  • Crosses blood-brain barrier for stroke and TBI neuroprotection.

tissue repair

  • Improves epithelialization and angiogenesis via VEGF upregulation.
  • Reduces infarct size in myocardial infarction models.
  • Maintains cardiac function in aging models.

antiinflammatory

  • Reduces TNF-α, IL-6, and IL-12 production.
  • Reduces colitis severity in animal models.
  • Improves graft survival and reduces rejection.

Typical Dose

4 mg daily

Frequency

Once daily

Cycle Duration

28 days

Storage

Lyophilized: 2-8°C refrigerated, protect from light. Reconstituted: use immediately or refrigerate up to 24 hours

Chemical Makeup

Key benefits

Proven tissue protection

Nerve regeneration

Anti-inflammatory effects

Excellent safety profile in clinical trials

Community interest

This peptide is still gaining traction in the community.

Tissue-Protective Peptide | Innate Repair Receptor Agonist

This overview is informational and based on aggregated descriptions from studies and user reports.

Was it helpful?Yes
No

Ara 290 Molecular Information

View the scientifc details of Ara 290.

11

Amino Acids

Ara 290

?

?

Position 1

Glu

Glu

Position 2

Gln

Gln

Position 3

Leu

Leu

Position 4

Glu

Glu

Position 5

Arg

Arg

Position 6

Ala

Ala

Position 7

Leu

Leu

Position 8

Asn

Asn

Position 9

Ser

Ser

Position 10

Ser

Ser

Position 11

Amino acid sequence
?Position 1
Glutamic acidPosition 2
GlutaminePosition 3
LeucinePosition 4
Glutamic acidPosition 5
ArgininePosition 6
AlaninePosition 7
LeucinePosition 8
AsparaginePosition 9
SerinePosition 10
SerinePosition 11

Molecular Weight

1257.3Da

Chain Length

11Amino Acids

Type

Peptide

Ara 290 Protocols

Primary clinical administration route with proven efficacy.

GoalDosageFrequencyRoute
Neuropathy Treatment41 week rangeSubQ
Tissue Protection11 week rangeSubQ
Acute Intervention23 week rangeIV

Reconstitution Instructions

Materials needed:

Ara 290 lyophilized powder (4 mg vial)Sterile water for injectionSterile syringes and needlesAlcohol swabsLight protection

Steps to reconstitute

  1. Allow vial to reach room temperature (15-20 minutes)
  2. Clean vial top with alcohol swab
  3. Slowly inject 1 mL sterile water
  4. Gently swirl to dissolve (no vigorous shaking)
  5. Slight cloudiness is normal
  6. Use immediately or refrigerate up to 24 hours
  7. Protect from light
  8. Rotate injection sites

Ara 290 Cycle

The Ara 290 Cycle section explains how long a typical cycle lasts and what to expect during each phase. Over time, your body can become less responsive with continuous use.

Taking breaks between cycles may help maintain effectiveness and support better overall results.

Week 1-2
Initial anti-inflammatory effects and mild pain symptom improvement
Week 2-4
Progressive nerve regeneration, improved tissue healing markers
Week 4-6
Peak therapeutic effects, maximum nerve fiber density improvements
Month 2-6
Long-lasting benefits via molecular switch effect

Dosing tools

Ara 290 Peptide Dosage Calculator

Calculate peptide doses with our visual syringe guide.

mg

Enter the total amount of peptide in the vial in milligrams (as stated on the label).

The dose you want to inject per administration, in mcg or mg.

1,000 mcg = 1 mg

1 mL

2 mL

3 mL

5 mL

Custom

Volume of bacteriostatic water you add to reconstitute the powder. Use BAC water for preservation.

Injection Results

Based on your vial and dilution inputs.

Ara 290

SINGLE COMPOUND

Volume per injection

0.05

mL

Concentration

10.00

mg/mL

Doses per vial

20

doses

Total injections per vial

20 injections

How it works

Based on a 10 mg Ara 290 vial diluted with 1 mL of bacteriostatic water, each 500 mcg injection equals 0.05 mL.

1mL / 100 units

5 units

0.050 mL

Reference Guide

Dosing Cycle

Peptide
Ara 290
Dosing
4 mg daily
Dosing Frequency
Once daily
Cycle Duration
28 days
Storage
Lyophilized: 2-8°C refrigerated, protect from light. Reconstituted: use immediately or refrigerate up to 24 hours

Note: Triple agonist; microdose for fewer side effects

Reconstitution Tips

  • Use bacteriostatic water (BAC)contains 0.9% benzyl alcohol for preservation
  • Inject water slowlyaim down the vial wall, not directly onto powder
  • Never shakegently swirl or roll the vial until dissolved
  • Store properlyrefrigerate at 2-8°C after reconstitution
  • Use within 28 daysmost reconstituted peptides remain stable for about 4 weeks
  • Keep sterilealways clean vial tops with alcohol before drawing

Peptide Interactions

Research suggestions of Ara 290 interactions with other common peptides and substances.

Healing

bpc

Longevity

BPC-157

SYNERGISTIC

Complementary tissue repair pathways may enhance wound healing.

SYNERGISTIC

Longevity

nad

Metabolic

NAD+

MONITOR

Both affect cellular metabolism; monitor for additive effects.

MONITOR

Weight

sem

Metabolic

Semaglutide

COMPATIBLE

No adverse interactions in clinical trials with GLP-1 agonists.

COMPATIBLE

Healing

tb5

Longevity

TB-500

SYNERGISTIC

Combined mechanisms enhance recovery from injury.

SYNERGISTIC

Healing

thymos

Longevity

Thymosin Beta-4

COMPATIBLE

No known interactions; different mechanisms for tissue protection.

COMPATIBLE

Side effects

Monitor: Be careful when combining Ara 290 with NAD+.

Contraindications

Recent anti-TNF therapy (within 6 months)

EPO use (within 2 months)

Pregnancy

BMI > 34 kg/m²

Stop signs

Severe injection site reactions

Unexpected blood count changes

Allergic reaction signs

Worsening of underlying condition

New neurological symptoms

Any serious adverse events

Bad signs

Cloudy or discolored solution indicates degradation; should be clear to slightly cloudy
Was it helpful?Yes
No

Comments

0.0

0 reviews

5

4

3

2

1

No comments yet

Be the first to share your experience. Your review helps others make more informed decisions.

Frequently asked questions

What is a peptide dosage calculator?

A peptide dosage calculator is a free tool that converts your vial size, bacteriostatic water volume, and target dose into an exact syringe draw volume. Instead of doing the reconstitution math by hand, you enter three inputs and instantly get the concentration of your solution and how many milliliters or syringeunits to draw. This calculator works for single peptide compounds and multi-peptide blends.

How do I calculate peptide dosage from a vial?

To calculate your peptide dose, divide the total peptide content of your vial in micrograms by the volume of bacteriostatic water you added in milliliters. This gives you your solution concentration in mcg/mL. Then divide your target dose by that concentration to get your draw volume. For example, a 5mg (5,000 mcg) vial reconstituted with 2mL of BAC water gives a concentration of 2,500 mcg/mL. A 250 mcg dose would require drawing 0.1mL. This calculator automates all of those steps instantly.

How much Bacteriostatic water should I add to a peptide vial?

Most people add 2mL to 3mL of bacteriostatic water per vial, but the right amount depends on the dose you want to draw and the syringe size you are using. Adding 1mL to a 5mg vial gives you a concentration of 5,000 mcg/mL, making each dose very small in volume. Adding 2mL gives you 2,500 mcg/mL, which is easier to measure on a standard insulin syringe. A general guideline is to choose a volume that puts your typical dose somewhere between 10 and 30 units on a U-100 syringe. Use the calculator above to test different water volumes and find what works for your dose.

How are peptides different from proteins?

Both are made of amino acids, but peptides are much smaller than proteins. Because of their tiny size, peptides can act like tiny messengers in the body, sending specific signals to your cells to tell them exactly what to do.​

Ara 290Research References

Ara 290 is an extensively studied compound

5Research references

Ara 290

Ara 290 is an extensively studied compound

Sarcoidosis Neuropathy Phase 2b Trial

64 patients, 1-8 mg SC daily for 28 days: 23% increase in corneal nerve fiber area at 4 mg dose.

2017

Type 2 Diabetes Neuropathy Phase 2

48 patients, 4 mg SC daily for 28 days: Sustained HbA1c improvement and nerve regeneration.

2015

Diabetic Macular Edema Pilot Study

9 patients, 4 mg SC daily for 12 weeks: Improved quality of life; good safety profile.

2020

Myocardial Infarction Protection Study

Preclinical mouse model, 24 μg/kg IV single dose: Reduced infarct size and improved survival.

2012

Stroke Neuroprotection Research

Rat stroke model, 300 μg/kg IV single dose: Reduced stroke volume; BBB penetration confirmed.

2011