Thymalin (25mg)
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Thymalin Product Information
Our Thymalin is a high-purity, synthetic peptide available in a 25mg size. Provided as a lyophilized powder with a certified purity of >99%, it is intended for research purposes. The SKU for this product is P-THYMALIN-25.
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Thymalin is a polypeptide that is naturally isolated from the thymus gland. It is being researched for its potential as an immunomodulator, with studies suggesting it may help regulate immune functions. Its levels are known to decrease with age, leading to the hypothesis that supplementation with Thymalin could help maintain or restore immune system health.
1. Mechanisms of Action 🧪
Thymalin's potential actions are centered on its role in the immune system:
Thymic Regulation: As a polypeptide isolated from the thymus, Thymalin is believed to regulate thymic functions, particularly the differentiation of T-cells, which are crucial for adaptive immunity.
Immune Cell Activity: The peptide is thought to influence the levels of cyclic nucleotides (cAMP and cGMP) and cytokines, and may activate processes like neutrophil chemotaxis and phagocytosis, which are part of the body's first-line defense against pathogens.
Antioxidant Responses: Unlike its synthetic counterparts, Thymalin, as a natural extract, may also stimulate antioxidant responses, which could indirectly help control inflammatory reactions often exacerbated by oxidative damage.
2. Research and Clinical Studies 🔬
Immune System and Disease
Carcinogenesis: In a year-long study on rats, Thymalin appeared to increase the average lifespan, decrease the aging rate, and reduce the incidence of tumors, particularly hematopoietic cancers.
Viral Infection: In a clinical study on subjects with HHV-1, Thymalin appeared to increase cytokine levels (CD4+ and CD8+) and prevent the reactivation of the virus over a two-month period. It also appeared to decrease the expression of immune exhaustion markers like PD-1.
Lympholeukemia: A clinical study suggested that a combination of Thymalin and plasmapheresis in subjects with chronic lymphoid leukemia appeared to improve physiological functioning compared to chemotherapy alone.
Other Research Areas
Toxic Goiter: In a clinical study, a combination of Thymalin with other compounds appeared to mitigate the symptoms of Diffuse Toxic Goiter (DTG).
Geroprotection: A long-term study (6 to 8 years) on mature subjects suggested that Thymalin, either alone or in combination with other peptides, appeared to improve cardiovascular, neurological, and immunological functions. Researchers noted a potential restoration of T-cell quantity and function, a reduction in systemic inflammation, and a possible stabilization of cortisol levels.
3. Product Information 🧬
Molecular Formula: C33H54N12O15
Molecular Weight: 858.864 g/mol
Other Known Titles: Thymulin, Thymic Factor
Important Notice: Thymalin peptide is available for research and laboratory purposes only. It is not intended for human or veterinary use. All information provided is for educational and scientific reference only and has not been evaluated by the FDA or any medical regulatory body.