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Thymulin (Thymulin (Facteur Thymique Serique))

Category: Immune Support. Status: Research compound.

A zinc-dependent nonapeptide secreted by thymic epithelial cells that is essential for T-cell differentiation. Levels decline dramatically with thymic involution during aging.

How it works

Binds to specific receptors on T-cell precursors promoting their differentiation into mature T-cells, modulates cytokine production, and requires zinc as cofactor.

Key facts

  • Molecular weight: 847.9 Da
  • Half-life: ~2 hours
  • Bioavailability: ~80% subcutaneous
  • Storage: Lyophilized: -20ยฐC. Reconstituted: 2-8ยฐC for up to 7 days.

Dosing overview

  • Typical dose: 1-5 mg
  • Frequency: 2-3x per week
  • Duration: 4-8 weeks
  • Route: Subcutaneous injection

Reported benefits

  • T-cell maturation support
  • Thymic function restoration
  • Zinc-dependent immune activation
  • Anti-inflammatory properties

Possible side effects

  • Injection site reaction
  • Mild fatigue
  • Transient joint aches

Research

  • Thymulin in immune reconstitution (2018): Restored T-cell subset ratios and improved vaccine responses in zinc-supplemented elderly subjects.
  • Thymic peptides and aging immunity (2020): Demonstrated partial reversal of age-related thymic involution markers with regular supplementation.

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