Thymogen vs Thymulin
Well Studied vs Well Studied
compatible Different structures and mechanisms; can be used together.
Molecular Data
Thymogen Thymulin
Weight 333 Da 857 Da (peptide), 921 Da (with zinc)
Half-life Not established ~10 minutes (free form); extended with nanoparticle formulations
Chain 2 amino acids 9 amino acids
Type Dipeptide bioregulator Thymic nonapeptide hormone
Key Benefits
Thymogen
01 Modulates humoral and cellular immunity
02 Activates T-cell differentiation
03 Normalizes T-lymphocyte populations (CD3+, CD4+, CD8+)
04 Stimulates immunoglobulin production
05 Enhances regeneration and cellular metabolism
06 Demonstrated geroprotective (anti-aging) activity
07 Antitumor activity in research models
08 Registered pharmaceutical in Russia
09 Multiple delivery forms available
Thymulin
01 Essential for T-cell maturation and differentiation
02 Modulates immune responses (immunomodulatory)
03 Anti-inflammatory properties
04 Declines with age - restoration may combat immunosenescence
05 Well-defined single peptide (unlike extracts)
06 Studied in autoimmune disease research
07 Neuroendocrine regulatory effects
08 Zinc-dependent activity allows for regulation
Dosing Protocols
Thymogen
10-20mg daily during cycle / Daily for 10-20 days, then break
Standard immune support 10-20 mg Daily for 10-20 days
Maintenance protocol 20 mg 2-3 cycles per year
Thymulin
1-10mcg per injection (research protocols) / Daily during research protocols
Research protocol (immune) 1-10 mcg Daily
Intranasal (experimental) Variable As studied
Side Effects
Thymogen
Generally well-tolerated
Injection site reactions (mild)
Minimal side effects reported in clinical use
Thymulin
Generally well-tolerated in research
Injection site reactions (mild)
Contraindications
Active autoimmune diseases (use with caution)
Organ transplant recipients on immunosuppression
Known hypersensitivity to component amino acids
Pregnancy or breastfeeding
Autoimmune diseases (use with medical supervision)
Organ transplant recipients on immunosuppression
Pregnancy or breastfeeding
Known hypersensitivity to thymic peptides
Research Evidence
Thymogen Thymulin
Status Well Studied Well Studied
References 4 studies 4 studies
FDA Approved No No
This comparison is for educational and research purposes only. Consult a healthcare professional before use.