thymopeptides

Thymopeptides are a mixture of polypeptides extracted from the thymus gland, typically of porcine or bovine origin, that serve as immunomodulators. They function by promoting the maturation, differentiation, and activation of T-lymphocytes, thereby enhancing the body's cellular immune response. In clinical practice, particularly in China, thymopeptides are utilized for the treatment of various conditions associated with immune dysfunction, including chronic hepatitis B, primary or secondary immunodeficiency diseases, and as an adjuvant therapy in cancer treatment. The drug is currently being investigated in clinical trials, such as ChiCTR2500108177, for its efficacy in treating oral leukoplakia, where it is administered as enteric-coated tablets to modulate the local immune environment and potentially prevent malignant transformation.

Other names

thymopeptidethymic peptidesthymus peptidesporcine thymic peptides