Thymalin
Synthetic thymus-derived peptide complex supplied for in-vitro immune and immunosenescence research.
Purity
98%+ (per source specifications)
Form
Lyophilised powder
Storage
-20°C lyophilised · store at 2–8°C once reconstituted
£24.99
Research Information
Thymalin is a peptide complex originally extracted from thymus tissue and now produced synthetically, studied for its role in immune research. The thymus is the gland where T-cells mature, and Thymalin is investigated in cell-model studies of age-related immune decline — sometimes called immunosenescence. It belongs to a family of peptide bioregulators developed by Russian researcher Vladimir Khavinson, whose work explored how short peptides interact with tissue-specific gene expression. Researchers compare it to Thymosin α-1 (a single defined peptide from the same tissue) in studies of T-cell function.
Research areas
- T-cell maturation and function studies
- Immunosenescence research models
- Khavinson peptide bioregulator research
- Comparative thymic peptide studies
Analytical methods
Identity and purity are typically confirmed at source by high-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC) and mass spectrometry. All products are third-party tested for identity and purity.
Storage and handling
Store lyophilised at -20°C, away from moisture and direct light. Once reconstituted, store at 2–8°C and use within the timeframe specified on the source datasheet.
For Research Use Only. Not for human or veterinary use.
Third-party tested
All products are third-party tested for identity and purity.
UK dispatch
UK-stocked. Orders placed before 2pm dispatch the same business day via Royal Mail Tracked 24. Free UK shipping over £75. We ship to UK addresses only.