Thymulin
Thymulin is a research reference peptide composed of 9 amino acids (nonapeptide). Structural class: Metallopeptide hormone (zinc-dependent). Reported molecular weight: 858.86 Da (apo-thymulin); ~922 Da with zinc. Listed for research and educational reference only.
| Also known as | Zinc-Dependent Thymic Nonapeptide, Immune Modulation & Anti-Inflammatory |
|---|---|
| Evidence level | Emerging Research |
| Regulatory status | Research-only |
| Molecular weight | 858.86 Da (apo-thymulin); ~922 Da with zinc |
| Chain length | 9 amino acids (nonapeptide) |
| Class | Metallopeptide hormone (zinc-dependent) |
| Sequence | H-Pyr-Ala-Lys-Ser-Gln-Gly-Gly-Ser-Asn-OH (pGlu-Ala-Lys-Ser-Gln-Gly-Gly-Ser-Asn) |
| Notes | N-terminal pyroglutamic acid (cyclized glutamine) provides aminopeptidase resistance, Requires 1:1 zinc binding for biological activity, Zinc coordination involves Ser4, Ser8, N-te |
| Updated | 2026-10-12 |
For research and educational reference only.