Vilon

Vilon — Immune & Longevity Dipeptide Bioregulator

Vilon is one of the shortest peptide bioregulators — the dipeptide Lys-Glu (KE), carrying both a positive and a negative charge region. Historically the thymic bioregulator of the Khavinson set, it is researched for immunomodulatory activity and for its proposed effects on chromatin architecture and gene expression in aging cells.

Mechanism of Action

As an ultrashort peptide bioregulator of the Khavinson class, Vilon is studied for a non-receptor, epigenetic-style mechanism. The peptide is small enough to be proposed to cross the cell and nuclear membranes and interact directly with DNA and chromatin, modulating the tissue-specific expression of genes associated with thymic and immune cells. This differs fundamentally from receptor-signaling peptides — the proposed activity is regulation of transcription rather than activation of a cell-surface receptor. Evidence is preclinical (cell-culture and animal models) from the originating research program.

Available Formats

• 20mg

Reconstitution: Reconstitute with Bacteriostatic Water (BAC Water) for multi-use stability, or Sterile Water for single-use protocols. Store lyophilized vials refrigerated at 2–8°C, protected from light.

Key Research Areas

🛡️ Immunology

Studied for accelerated thymic recovery after irradiation, enhanced lymphocyte maturation, and increased interleukin-2 expression in cell models.

⏳ Aging & Epigenetics

Associated with chromatin de-condensation (deheterochromatinization) — reopening age-silenced genes — and with lifespan extension in some rodent models.

🔬 Oncology Research

Reported reduced tumor incidence in certain animal models (results are mixed across transgenic cancer models).

❤️ Cardiovascular & Renal

Linked to altered expression across cardiac genes and anti-fibrotic signals in kidney-injury models.

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