Thymalin
Synthetic thymus-derived peptide complex supplied for in-vitro immune and immunosenescence research.
Purity
98%+
Form
Lyophilised powder
Storage
-20°C, away from light and moisture
£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. HelixCore products are batch tested for identity and purity as standard.
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.
Batch tested
Every batch is tested for identity and purity (98%+) before it reaches our UK stock.
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.