ARA-290
“The Nerve Repairer”
An erythropoietin-derived peptide studied for nerve repair and inflammation, without EPO's blood-thickening effects.
Also known as Cibinetide
ARA-290
Compound descriptor: Cibinetide — 11-amino-acid EPO-derived peptide
- 78
- NERVE
- 74
- ANTI-I
- Class
- Healing & Recovery
01 · THE SCORECARD
How it rates
Our totally-for-fun rating across the metrics beginners actually care about.
- Nerve Repair
- 78 / 100
- Anti-Inflammatory
- 74 / 100
- Research Depth
- 68 / 100
Overall Grade
SCORE 74/100
02 · HOW IT WORKS
The mechanism
Built from EPO
ARA-290 takes a small piece of the erythropoietin molecule, minus the part that raises red blood cells.
Activates the innate repair receptor
It binds a separate receptor that turns on tissue-protective, anti-inflammatory signaling.
Nerves and tissue respond
In trials this showed up as regrowth of small nerve fibers and reduced neuropathic pain.
03 · WHY PEOPLE USE IT
The benefits
Small-Fiber Nerve Repair
Studied in sarcoidosis and diabetic neuropathy for corneal and skin nerve-fiber regrowth.
Anti-Inflammatory
Activates repair signaling without stimulating red blood cell production.
05 · RELATED RESEARCH
Related compounds
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Research-use information
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Educational research reference only. Not medical advice. Laboratory and animal findings do not establish effects in humans. Products supplied by Titan Labs Australia are for laboratory research use only and are not for human or animal consumption.
Last updated 2 Oct 2026