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Peptides
Thymalin
Thymulin / Thymic Factor, derived from calf thymus gland extract. Supplied as a lyophilised powder in 10mg vials.
Supplied as lyophilised powder in a 10mg specification. Storage: -20°C · Keep dry, avoid light. Dispatched from Sydney, Australia-wide.
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About Thymalin
Thymulin / Thymic Factor
Research background as published in the scientific literature. Supplied for in-vitro laboratory research only; nothing here is a claim about use in humans or animals.
Thymalin is a polypeptide complex derived from thymic extracts, comprising short peptides including dipeptides EW (Glu-Trp) and KE, and the tripeptide EDP. Originally studied in Russian research from the 1970s, including trials with cosmonauts and military personnel, it has been investigated for its role in T-lymphocyte regulation and immune modulation.
Research has examined Thymalin's potential to influence T-cell differentiation, NK cell activity, and inflammatory cytokine balance. Studies have also explored its anti-apoptotic effects and potential role in supporting immune function in aged and immunocompromised models.
- Origin
- Derived from calf thymus gland extract
- Research Areas
- T-cell regulation, immune modulation, longevity
- Composition
- Short polypeptide complex (EW, KE, EDP peptides)
- Molecular Weight
- ~858.86 g/mol (EW component)
- Research Institution
- Russian Academy of Sciences
- Key Pathway
- T-cell differentiation · NK cell activity
- Primary Research
- Immune modulation, immunosenescence
- Research Models
- Aged murine and clinical models
- 01T-Cell DifferentiationThymalin research has examined its role in promoting T-lymphocyte maturation and differentiation. Studies in aged models investigate how it may restore T-cell subpopulation ratios and improve immune competence.
- 02NK Cell ModulationLaboratory research has explored Thymalin's influence on natural killer (NK) cell activity. Studies propose that it may enhance NK-mediated immune surveillance through cytokine signalling pathways.
- 03Immunosenescence ResearchResearch has examined Thymalin's potential to counteract age-related immune decline. Studies in aged animal models have investigated effects on inflammatory cytokine balance and cellular longevity markers.
References
- 1Khavinson VK et al. Peptide regulation of aging. St. Petersburg, 2005.
- 2Morozov VG, Khavinson VK. Natural and synthetic thymic peptides. Int J Immunopharmacol. 1997;19(9-10):501-5.
- 3PubMed: pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/?term=Thymalin+immune
- 4Labunets IF et al. Thymalin effects on immune and neuroendocrine function. Adv Gerontol. 2004;14:81-6.
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