Hormone produced by the epithelial cells of the thymus that needs zinc to function. Studied in animals for its immune, anti-inflammatory, and neuroendocrine role; there are no modern clinical trials in humans.
No human safety data with the products that are sold. Its use only makes sense in research or under medical supervision; buying it is not recommended.
Effect by goal · level of evidence
Immune and anti-inflammatory effect in animals
reducesLowreview (A)animals / laboratory
Review of animal studies: thymulin and a synthetic analog have anti-inflammatory and analgesic effects, and thymulin gene therapy corrected hormonal alterations in mice without a thymus. No human data are reported.
Takes part in the maturation of T cells. It is regulated by the neuroendocrine system and in turn acts on the pituitary gland. In animals it shows anti-inflammatory and analgesic effects.
What the evidence says
In people
There are no published trials in people.
In animals or the laboratory
Immune and anti-inflammatory effect in animals. Review of animal studies: thymulin and a synthetic analog have anti-inflammatory and analgesic effects, and thymulin gene therapy corrected hormonal abnormalities in mice without a thymus. No human data are reported. PubMed 24588820