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OnePin Peptide Library · Immune

Immune Peptide Not FDA-approved · investigational

Thymulin

Thymulin Zinc

Thymulin, also known as Facteur Thymique Serique (FTS) or serum thymic factor, is a nonapeptide hormone (Glu-Ala-Lys-Ser-Gln-Gly-Gly-Ser-Asn) produced exclusively by thymic epithelial cells. It is unique among thymic hormones in that it requires zinc to be biologically active - the zinc-thymulin complex (ZnFTS) is the functional form that binds to high-affinity receptors on T-cells.,Thymulin was first isolated and characterized by Jean-Francois Bach and colleagues in the 1970s at the Hopital Necker in Paris. It plays a critical role in T-cell differentiation within the thymus, promoting the maturation of precursor cells into functional T-lymphocytes. Serum thymulin levels decline dramatically with age, paralleling thymic involution, making it a biomarker of thymic function and immune aging.,Research into thymulin has focused on its role in immunosenescence (age-related immune decline) and its potential as a therapeutic agent. Studies have explored thymulin replacement in aged animals, showing restoration of various immune parameters. Synthetic thymulin and zinc-thymulin analogs are available as research compounds but are not approved for clinical use by any major regulatory agency.

Quick Start
Route
Subcutaneous (SubQ)
Start low
Per protocol
Frequency
Daily
Timing
No specific requirement - ensure adequate zinc status

SubQ injection, any time of day. 10-20 day courses, 2-3 cycles per year with 4-6 months between courses (Khavinson protocol). Pin alone or with other bioregulators only.

Start here. Every protocol below is ordered lowest-first. Begin at the smallest effective dose, hold about a week to assess tolerance, and step up only if needed.

Tiered Protocols · lowest first
Quick Start
Conservative start
Per protocol · Subcutaneous (SubQ) · Daily
Lowest starting point. Hold about a week to assess tolerance before stepping up.
Per protocol
Daily
Intermediate
Zinc-Dependent T-Cell Support
1-5 mg · SubQ · Daily
animal study · Safieh-Garabedian et al. 2002 (Br J Pharmacol 136:947-955)
1-5 mg
Daily
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How it works

Binds to specific high-affinity receptors on immature T-cell precursors in a zinc-dependent manner, triggering intracellular signaling cascades that promote T-cell differentiation, expression of T-cell surface markers (CD2, CD3, CD4, CD8), and functional maturation.,Modulates cytokine production by mature T-cells, promoting IL-2 secretion and shifting the Th1/Th2 balance. Also enhances NK cell cytotoxicity and modulates B-cell antibody production indirectly through T-helper cell regulation.,Exerts anti-inflammatory effects in the central nervous system by reducing microglial activation and pro-inflammatory cytokine production. Has been shown to reduce neuroinflammation in animal models of pain and neurodegenerative disease.

Binds to specific high-affinity receptors on immature T-cell precursors in a zinc-dependent manner, triggering intracellular signaling cascades that promote T-cell differentiation, expression of T-cell surface markers (CD2, CD3, CD4, CD8), and functional maturation.,Modulates cytokine production by mature T-cells, promoting IL-2 secretion and shifting the Th1/Th2 balance. Also enhances NK cell cytotoxicity and modulates B-cell antibody production indirectly through T-helper cell regulation.,Exerts anti-inflammatory effects in the central nervous system by reducing microglial activation and pro-inflammatory cytokine production. Has been shown to reduce neuroinflammation in animal models of pain and neurodegenerative disease.

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What to expect

Early
Days 1–7

Days 1-7: No established human timeline. Animal data suggests initial immune cell priming during the first week. Zinc status should be optimized concurrently.

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Evidence

HumanModerate
AnimalPresent
In-vitroPresent
1989Thymulin, a zinc-dependent hormone · Dardenne M, Bach JF, Medical Oncology and Tumor Pharmacotherapy ↗review
1988Serum thymulin in human zinc deficiency · Prasad AS et al, Journal of Clinical Investigation ↗peer reviewed
1988Thymulin (facteur thymique serique) and zinc contents of the thymus glands of malnourished children · Chandra RK, American Journal of Clinical Nutrition ↗peer reviewed
1992Zinc induces thymulin secretion from human thymic epithelial cells in vitro and augments splenocyte and thymocyte responses in vivo · Coto JA et al, Immunopharmacology and Immunotoxicology ↗peer reviewed
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Interactions & stacking

What's safe to combine, and what belongs in a separate pin.

Safe & synergistic

BPC-157Tissue repair peptide and thymic immune peptide act through independent systems
EpithalonTelomerase activation and thymic immune function address different aging pathways
SelankAnxiolytic and immunomodulatory peptide does not conflict with thymic T-cell maturation
LL-37Antimicrobial defense peptide and T-cell maturation peptide provide complementary immune support

Keep separate

RapamycinmTOR inhibition suppresses T-cell activation and proliferation, opposing thymulin T-cell maturation signaling
GHK-CuCopper-peptide complex may compete with zinc binding essential for thymulin bioactivity, or cause metal-exchange inactivation - do not mix
EDTAChelating agents strip the zinc ion required for thymulin activity, rendering it biologically inactive
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Pharmacokinetics

Illustrative plasma concentration · 24 h
Half-life
~minutes (rapidly cleared nonapeptide)
Peak · Tmax
~10-20 min SubQ
Elimination
~1-2 hours
Activity
1-2 days (T-cell differentiation signals outlast plasma presence; zinc status modulates duration)

Storage. Store refrigerated at 2-8C. Protect from light. Extremely sensitive to degradation. Reconstituted solutions should be used promptly.

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Regulatory status

Research compound only. Not approved for clinical use by FDA, EMA, or any major regulatory agency. No IND applications on record.

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