Library / Hormonal / Thymogen
EW dipeptide · Glu-Trp
Thymogen
Regional product
ClassThymic dipeptide
Typical routes in papersIM / mucosal in registered regional products
Half-life contextShort
EvidenceRegistered in some regions as an immunomodulator
What it is
Thymogen (Glu-Trp) is a dipeptide used in some countries as a registered immune-modulating drug, related in spirit to Thymalin.
Benefits in plain language
What researchers and reference users usually mean when they talk about this compound. These are study themes and common claims — not a promise that it will do this in you.
- Regional labels talk about helping immune recovery after infection or surgery.
- Shortest possible “thymus signal” chemically.
- US research vials are not those registered ampoules.
If a branded, FDA-approved product exists, that label is the only dose that is actually authorized. Research-chemical vials are a different object.
Mechanism of action
Proposed immunomodulatory effects on T-cell subsets; compact literature vs modern biologics.
Possible side effects / caveats
Injection reactions; don’t skip vaccines or antimicrobials because a dipeptide exists.
Protocol ranges
| Source tier | Amount | Frequency / duration | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regional labels | 100 mcg class IM in some inserts | Short courses | Jurisdiction-specific |
Numbers below and above are literature or community pointers, not a treatment plan. Approved products, when they exist, follow the official label — not a research vial.