Thymalin
Also known as · Thymus peptide extract · Timalin
Overview
A thymus-derived polypeptide complex used in Russian clinical practice as an immunomodulator, particularly in older patients with impaired T-cell function.
Research profile · for clinicians
Based on research: Russian clinical literature includes long-term follow-up cohorts reporting reduced mortality in elderly recipients. Methodology differs from Western trial standards.
Mechanism of action
Supplies thymic polypeptide signals that promote T-lymphocyte maturation and rebalance helper/suppressor ratios, partially compensating for age-related thymic involution.
Research record
- [01]Long-term Russian cohort work reporting improved immune indices in older adults.
- [02]Frequently studied together with epitalon in geroprotection programmes.
Selected references
Peptide bioregulators and geroprotection
Biogerontology, 2002
Research deep dive
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