Injectable brain peptide hydrolysatesPeptide hydrolysateAn injectable preparation containing a mix of small peptides obtained by breaking down a protein (often animal brain tissue).
Cerebrolysin vs Cortexin
The table compares the compounds’ key data from their entry pages. Open each compound’s full entry for details. Educational content, not medical advice.
| CCerebrolysin | CCortexin | |
|---|---|---|
| What it is | Porcine brain peptide hydrolysate, EU Rx, stroke + dementia. | Bovine cortex polypeptide extract, Russian Rx, neurological indications. |
| MechanismMechanism of actionThe molecular pathway by which a compound acts in the body (e.g. which receptor or enzyme it binds). | Neurotrophic + neuroprotective peptides | Neurotrophic polypeptide extract |
| Route | i.v. / i.m. injection | i.m. injection |
| Legal statusLegal / WADA statusThe compound’s regulatory status (e.g. prescription) and its place on the WADA prohibited-in-sport list. | EU Rx (HU, AT) | Russia + CIS Rx |
| Full entry | Open → | Open → |
What it is
CerebrolysinPorcine brain peptide hydrolysate, EU Rx, stroke + dementia.
CortexinBovine cortex polypeptide extract, Russian Rx, neurological indications.
MechanismMechanism of actionThe molecular pathway by which a compound acts in the body (e.g. which receptor or enzyme it binds).
CerebrolysinNeurotrophic + neuroprotective peptides
CortexinNeurotrophic polypeptide extract
Route
Cerebrolysini.v. / i.m. injection
Cortexini.m. injection
Legal statusLegal / WADA statusThe compound’s regulatory status (e.g. prescription) and its place on the WADA prohibited-in-sport list.
CerebrolysinEU Rx (HU, AT)
CortexinRussia + CIS Rx
Full entry