Vilon
Vilon. Two-amino-acid "bioregulator" from the Khavinson school, studied mainly in Russian animal and cell work on the thymus and immunity.
How it works. Proposed to influence gene expression in immune cells. The mechanism is not established.
What the research supports. 1 graded claims. Strongest: Immune and lifespan effects in rodents from a single research group (preclinical).
Side effects and interactions. 0 medication interactions listed. Serious: Unknown long-term safety.
Common forms. Available as Injection or oral (research).
Community. Experiences from people who have tried Vilon. Anecdotes are not medical advice.
Vilon. Two-amino-acid "bioregulator" from the Khavinson school, studied mainly in Russian animal and cell work on the thymus and immunity.
What it is
A synthetic Lys-Glu dipeptide. Almost all the research comes from one St. Petersburg group, mostly animal lifespan and immune-marker studies, with little independent replication.
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How it works
Proposed to influence gene expression in immune cells. The mechanism is not established.
Pathways
- Thymus / T-cell differentiation (proposed)
Effects
- ~Immune markers (animal studies) modulates
What the research supports
Strong: consistent results across large trials or meta-analyses. Moderate: several trials, mostly positive. Limited: small or mixed studies. Preclinical: animal or cell research only.
Side effects & interactions
Common side effects
- Few side effects reported; data limited
Serious
- Unknown long-term safety
No notable medication interactions listed.
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Common forms
- Injection or oral (research)
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