Immune Health
Articles on peptides studied for immune modulation, antimicrobial activity, and immune system support, including thymic peptides and cathelicidins.
12 articles
Immune-Modulating Peptides: From LL-37 to Thymosin Alpha-1
A thorough review of immune-modulating peptide research covering LL-37, Thymosin Alpha-1, ARA-290, Thymalin, Thymagen, Crystagen, and Vilon — comparing antimicrobial, immunomodulatory, and bioregulatory approaches.
LL-37: The Human Cathelicidin Antimicrobial Peptide in Immune Research
An in-depth exploration of LL-37, the only human cathelicidin antimicrobial peptide. Review its broad-spectrum antimicrobial activity, immunomodulatory roles, biofilm disruption capabilities, and emerging research in wound healing and cancer biology.
Thymosin Alpha-1: The Thymic Peptide Approved as an Immune Modulator in 35+ Countries
A comprehensive research overview of Thymosin Alpha-1 (Ta1), the 28-amino-acid thymic peptide marketed as Zadaxin. Explore its mechanism of immune modulation through dendritic cells, T-cells, and NK cells, its clinical use in hepatitis and cancer, and its regulatory history.
ARA-290 (Cibinetide): The Innate Repair Receptor Agonist in Neuropathy Research
A research overview of ARA-290 (cibinetide), an 11-amino-acid peptide derived from erythropoietin that selectively activates the innate repair receptor without stimulating erythropoiesis. Explore its mechanism, neuropathy clinical data, and sarcoidosis research.
KPV: The Alpha-MSH Fragment With Potent Anti-Inflammatory Research Profiles
A comprehensive research overview of KPV (Lys-Pro-Val), the C-terminal tripeptide fragment of alpha-melanocyte-stimulating hormone (alpha-MSH) studied for its NF-kB inhibition and anti-inflammatory properties in gut and skin models.
Thymalin: The Thymic Extract Peptide in Longevity and Immune Research
A comprehensive overview of Thymalin, a thymic peptide extract used in Russian clinical medicine for decades. Explore its T-cell maturation effects, Khavinson longevity studies, immune reconstitution data, and position within bioregulator peptide research.
VIP (Vasoactive Intestinal Peptide): The Neuropeptide in CIRS and Immune Research
A detailed research overview of vasoactive intestinal peptide (VIP), a 28-amino-acid neuropeptide studied for its immunomodulatory properties, CIRS treatment protocols, and broad physiological roles across multiple organ systems.
Thymagen: The Synthetic Thymic Dipeptide Bioregulator in Immune Research
A research overview of Thymagen (Glu-Trp), a synthetic dipeptide bioregulator derived from thymic tissue and developed by Vladimir Khavinson as an immune-modulating compound. Explore its proposed mechanism, preclinical findings, and position among thymic peptides.
Glutathione: The Master Antioxidant Tripeptide and Cellular Defense Research
A thorough exploration of glutathione (GSH), the ubiquitous tripeptide antioxidant central to cellular detoxification, examining its biochemistry, the NAC precursor debate, IV vs. oral bioavailability, and clinical research landscape.
Crystagen: The Immune Tripeptide Bioregulator in Research
A research overview of Crystagen (Thr-Glu-Asp), a synthetic tripeptide bioregulator developed within the Khavinson peptide framework as an immune system support compound. Explore its proposed mechanism, relation to thymic biology, and preclinical research data.
Anti-Inflammatory Peptides: KPV, VIP, and Targeted Inflammation Research
A thorough exploration of anti-inflammatory peptides including KPV, VIP, Glutathione, and Larazotide, covering their mechanisms of action, receptor interactions, research applications, and roles in immune modulation.
Vilon: The Smallest Known Bioactive Peptide in Immune Regulation Research
A research overview of Vilon (Lys-Glu), a dipeptide claimed to be the smallest bioactive peptide known, developed within the Khavinson bioregulator framework for immune regulation. Explore its proposed mechanisms, preclinical data, and the debate over dipeptide bioactivity.
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