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The Peptide Index
Dosing guide

Thymulin Dosage Chart & Schedule

Thymulin is a nine-amino-acid thymic peptide hormone that requires bound zinc for biological activity. Secreted by thymic epithelial cells, it participates in T-cell differentiation and immune regulation and has been studied for immunomodulation, inflammation, and (in analog form) pain and neuroinflammation. It is investigational.

Route
Subcutaneous
Frequency
Not standardized
Half-life
Short in circulation (reported on the order of minutes)
Storage
Reconstituted: refrigerate; lyophilized: keep cool and dry.
The short answer

Thymulin has no established standardized human dosing. Experimental and animal studies use microgram-level amounts, and adequate zinc is emphasized as essential because only the zinc-bound form is active. It is investigational.

Figures describe how Thymulin is reported in the research literature and research-community references — not a recommendation for human use. For laboratory research only.

Dosage protocols

Commonly referenced research tiers. Start conservative; every compound and study context differs.

Most commonResearch reference
Microgram-level (e.g., ~25-100 mcg)
At 2.5 mg/mL, 1 unit on a U-100 syringe is about 25 mcg.
Frequency
Not standardized
Weekly total
Not established
Cycle
Not established

No standardized human protocol exists; amounts are microgram-scale and zinc availability is treated as part of the preparation.

Only the zinc-bound form is active

  • Thymulin is a nine-amino-acid thymic hormone that requires bound zinc to be biologically active; zinc deficiency lowers active thymulin.
  • It is studied for T-cell maturation and cytokine modulation, so zinc status is treated as a research variable alongside the peptide itself.

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From vial to injection in 6 steps

1

Wipe both vial tops

Swab the peptide vial and the bacteriostatic-water vial with fresh alcohol and let them dry.

2

Draw the water

Pull the planned amount of bacteriostatic water (2 mL) into the syringe.

3

Add it slowly

Run the water down the inside wall of the vial — don't blast the powder. Swirl gently; never shake.

4

Let it dissolve

Wait until the solution is fully clear, then refrigerate the vial.

5

Draw your dose

Pull the calculated units on a U-100 insulin syringe.

6

Store between uses

Keep the reconstituted vial refrigerated and use within its stable window.

Handling & storage

  • A 5 mg vial reconstituted with 2 mL of bacteriostatic water gives 2.5 mg/mL, so 1 unit on a U-100 syringe is about 25 mcg, useful for microgram-level dosing.
  • Adequate zinc availability is emphasized in the research because activity depends on the zinc-bound form.
  • Keep the reconstituted vial refrigerated and handle gently.
  • Investigational/research-only; not an approved drug.

Thymulin dosing FAQ

Is there a standard thymulin dose?

No. There is no standardized human dosing. Experimental and animal work uses microgram-level amounts, but no validated human protocol exists.

Why does zinc matter for thymulin?

Only the zinc-bound form of thymulin is biologically active, so the research emphasizes adequate zinc status; without it, measurable activity falls.

How small are the referenced amounts?

They are microgram-scale. At a 2.5 mg/mL mix, 1 unit on a U-100 syringe is about 25 mcg, which illustrates how little is involved.

Is thymulin approved for immune support?

No. It is investigational/research-only; the microgram references above are from experimental and animal studies, not clinical recommendations.

Sources

Categories: Immune & Gut · Status: Approved (see notes). This page is educational and for laboratory research use only; it is not medical advice.