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Thymalin
Timalin, Thymalinum, Thymus Factor
A Russian-developed polypeptide complex from thymus tissue, valued for immune-modulating effects that balance T- and B-lymphocyte ratios and boost cellular immunity. Used clinically in Eastern Europe for immune deficiencies and infections, and studied recently as an adjunct for severe COVID-19.
Research score 60/100. Reference only, not a dose.
- Immune Boosting
- Anti-inflammatory
- Anti-viral
- Anti-bacterial
- Hormone Regulation
- US status
- Research Chemical
- Approval
- Approved in Some Countries
- Evidence
- Used in Russia/Eastern Europe for decades. Recent studies for COVID-19 adjunct therapy.
- Research score
- 60 / 100
- Indication
- Immune Deficiency
- Origin
- Russia
- Source category
- Immune System
- Status group
- Research chemical
Mechanism
Promotes T-lymphocyte maturation in the thymus and peripheral tissue, raises thymic hormone output, and modulates cytokines like IL-2 and IFN-γ; helps normalize T-helper/T-suppressor ratios, boosts NK-cell activity, and shows anti-inflammatory effects via JAK/STAT regulation.
Safety file
Good safety profile in available studies; minimal side effects such as localized redness.
- Local injection site reactions
- Temporary fever
- Allergic reactions
- Fatigue