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Cerebrolysin

aka FPF-1070

Nootropic / Cognitive

Mechanism

Cerebrolysin is not a single peptide but a complex biologic produced by enzymatic hydrolysis of purified porcine brain tissue, containing low-molecular-weight peptides (<10 kDa) and free amino acids. Manufactured by EVER Pharma (Austria), it is registered in 50+ countries (Europe, Asia, Russia, Latin America) for ischemic stroke, traumatic brain injury, and dementia, but is NOT FDA-approved in the United States.

Identification

CAS number12656-61-0
Typical dose5–30 mL IV daily for 10–20 day courses; lower end (5–10 mL) used for cognitive applications
Half-life~2.5–6 hours (plasma); CSF half-life ~12–18 hours; therapeutic effects persist 48–96 hours

Vendors selling Cerebrolysin

VendorSizePriceListed purityTrust
Orbitrex Peptides 30 mg $80.00 95
Peptide Tech 60 mg $74.99 94
Mile High Compounds $69.99 94
Hydro Research Peptides 60 mg $0.70 91
Certified Peptides 60 mg $110.00 62
DongCheng Peptide 46
zztai Peptide Ltd 43
AMC Essentials 60 mg $49.99
Kimera Chems $56.99
Oasis Labs 60 mg $106.00
Soma Peptides $395.00
Southern Aminos 60 mg $59.25

Research

Exosomes Released by Cerebrolysin-Treated Cerebral Endothelial Cells Reverse Fibrin- or tPA-Impaired Endothelial Cell Permeability
Teng H, Li C, Wang M, Zhang J, Zhang Y, Chopp M, Zhang ZG. · Cells (2026) ·

Cerebrolysin has a salutary effect on impaired cerebral endothelial cell (CEC) permeability. Using an in vitro endothelial permeability assay, the present study tested the hypothesis that exosomes released by Cerebrolysin-treated CECs (Cerebro-Exos) have a robust therapeutic effect on dysfunctional CECs.

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ABSTRACT NUMBER: ESOC2026A562 CEREBROLYSIN AFTER ENDOVASCULAR THROMBECTOMY IN STROKE: 12-MONTH FUNCTIONAL OUTCOMES IN A PROPENSITY-MATCHED COHORT
· European stroke journal (2026) ·
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ABSTRACT NUMBER: ESOC2026A2077 NEUROD AND NNT1 AS PREDICTORS OF THE OUTCOMES IN ACUTE ISCHEMIC STROKE PATIENTS UNDERGOING MECHANICAL THROMBECTOMY
· European stroke journal (2026) ·
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ABSTRACT NUMBER: ESOC2026A822 VIRTUAL REALITY NEURORREHABILITATION IN ACUTE STROKE PATIENTS AND THE ADD-ON EFFECT OF CEREBROLYSIN
· European stroke journal (2026) ·
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ABSTRACT NUMBER: ESOC2026A102 META-ANALYSIS: THE EFFECT OF CEREBROLYSIN COMBINED WITH SPEECH THERAPY ON NONFLUENT APHASIA RECOVERY AFTER ISCHEMIC STROKE
· European stroke journal (2026) ·
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ABSTRACT NUMBER: ESOC2026A632 CYTOPROTECTIVE EFFICACY OF CEREBROLYSIN IN PATIENTS WITH RESIDUAL POST-THROMBECTOMY PERFUSION DEFICITS: A PROOF-OF-CONCEPT STUDY
· European stroke journal (2026) ·
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Biochemical and Pharmacological Studies on Kynurenic Acid Metabolism in the &lt;i&gt;Helix pomatia&lt;/i&gt;-Snail Model of Learning and Memory
Baran H, Kronsteiner C. · Biomolecules (2026) · animal

Kynurenic acid (KYNA), a metabolite of the L-kynurenine pathway of L-tryptophan degradation, is an endogenous blocker of glutamate ionotropic excitatory amino acid (EAA) receptors and nicotinic acetylcholine receptors (nAChRs). KYNA plays a significant role in various neuropsychiatric disorders and the aging process.

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Efficacy and Safety of Cerebrolysin as an Adjunct to Mechanical Thrombectomy in Acute Ischemic Stroke: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Observational Studies
Afridi A, Sajjad F, Arshad A, Shahid I, Fatima NE, Alam U, Hoti RK, Abdullah M, Khan S, GhanimAl-Badri S, Khan S, Bakkar MA, Saeed A, Ali A, Khan LA, Kamil KA. · Brain and behavior (2026) · meta-analysis

Background One of the primary causes of morbidity and death is still acute ischemic stroke (AIS). Although mechanical thrombectomy (MT) yields better results, problems such as partial functional recovery persist.

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ABSTRACT NUMBER: ESOC2026A160 IMPROVED COGNITIVE TRAJECTORY AFTER ACUTE ISCHEMIC STROKE: INSIGHTS FROM C-REGS2 TRIAL
· European stroke journal (2026) ·
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Cerebrolysin after Endovascular Thrombectomy in Stroke: 12‑Month Functional Outcomes in a Propensity‑Matched Cohort
Staszewski J, Dębiec A, Gniadek-Olejniczak K, Stępień A, Piusinska-Macoch R, Strilciuc S, Balo D, Harston G, Brzozowski K, Zięcina P, Narloch J, Wierzbicki M, Piasecki P. · Translational stroke research (2026) ·

Background Long-term outcomes after endovascular thrombectomy (EVT) and the role of adjunctive neuroprotection to achieve post-stroke independence remain incompletely characterized.

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Cerebrolysin and Risk of Hemorrhagic Transformation: A Pooled Analysis of Recent Studies
Alrabadi B, Alghzawi Y, Bandak N. · Journal of clinical neurology (Seoul, Korea) (2026) ·
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Retraction Note: Cerebrolysin Attenuates Exacerbation of Neuropathic Pain, Blood-Spinal Cord Barrier Breakdown and Cord Pathology Following Chronic Intoxication of Engineered Ag, Cu or Al (50-60 nm) Nanoparticles
Sharma HS, Feng L, Chen L, Huang H, Tian ZR, Nozari A, Muresanu DF, Lafuente JV, Castellani RJ, Wiklund L, Sharma A. · Neurochemical research (2026) ·
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Effects of Cerebrolysin on Language Ability in Non-fluent Aphasia Patients After Stroke: A Randomized, Placebo-controlled, Double-blinded, Single Center Study
· ClinicalTrials.gov (2025) · rct

" This study aims to measure changes in language ability after adding cerebrolysin to standard treatment for non-fluent aphasia patients with post-stroke language impairment.

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Efficacy of Prednisolone Versus Cerebrolysin in the Treatment of Bell's Palsy
· ClinicalTrials.gov (2023) · rct

Bell's palsy, a peripheral facial nerve paresis, is the most common disorder of the facial nerve and one of the most common mononeuropathies.

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Effect of Cerebrolysin on the Blood Brain Barrier in Patients With Diabetes and Ischemic Stroke
· ClinicalTrials.gov (2022) · rct

A prospective, single-center study would be carried out in the Neurology Department of the University Hospital "Dr. José Eleuterio González" in order to analyze the effect of cerebrolysin on the blood-brain-barrier in patients with ischemic stroke with personal history of type-2 diabetes

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Cerebrolycin for Treatment of Covid-related Anosmia and Ageusia
· ClinicalTrials.gov (2020) · rct

The loss of smell and taste is a prominent symptom of COVID-19. Studies found that patterns of smell loss due to Covid-19 infection differ from that of other respiratory viruses being much more profound in the Covid-19 patents and did not associate with runny, congested, or blocked-up nose.

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Evaluation of the Effect of Neuroprotective Drug on Treatment Result in Patients After Traumatic Brain Injury
· ClinicalTrials.gov (2020) · cohort

Traumatic Brain Injury TBI is one of the most common causes of death and recovery failure worldwide. Each element of treatment, starting from possible surgical treatment, patient monitoring and neuroprotective treatment, can be important in the overall outcome of patients' treatment.

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Cerebrolysin REGistry Study in Stroke - a High-quality Observational Study of Comparative Effectiveness
· ClinicalTrials.gov (2018) · cohort

This study investigates the clinical practices, safety and effectiveness of Cerebrolysin in routine treatment of patients with moderate to severe neurological deficits after acute ischemic stroke.

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Randomized, Double-blind, Placebo-controlled Trial to Investigate Safety and Efficacy of Cerebrolysin™ in Patients With Aneurysmal Subarachnoid Hemorrhage
· ClinicalTrials.gov (2013) · rct

This is a randomized, placebo-controlled, single-center clinical trial investigating the effectiveness of administrating intravenous Cerebrolysin™ (EVER NEURO Pharma, Austria), a preparation of low-molecular weight neurotrophic peptides and free amino acids, in improving the functional outcome of patients suffering fro…

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The Safety and Efficacy of Cerebrolysin in Patients With Acute Ischemic Stroke
· ClinicalTrials.gov (2006) · rct

The study investigated the clinical efficacy and safety of a 10-day course of therapy with daily intravenous administration of 30mL Cerebrolysin based on a comparison with Placebo in patients with acute ischemic stroke.

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