Vilon

Chemical & Structural Information

• CAS Number: 45234-02-4
• Peptide Sequence: Lys-Glu (KE)
• Molecular Formula: C11H21N3O5
• Molecular Weight: approximately 275.30 g/mol
• Structure: H-Lys-Glu-OH

What It Is

• Vilon is a very short two-amino-acid peptide made from lysine and glutamic acid. It has been researched
mainly in relation to the thymus, immune-cell signalling and age-related cell changes.
Research Focus
• Thymus research: Studies have examined Vilon in the thymus, an organ involved in the development of
important immune cells.
• T-cell signalling: Experimental work has explored its effects on T cells and the signals they use to
communicate.
• IL-2 research: Vilon has been studied in relation to IL-2, a signalling protein involved in T-cell activity.
• Cell aging: Research has also examined SIRT1 and other pathways connected with cell maintenance and
stress responses.

How It Is Studied

• Most Vilon research comes from laboratory, cell and animal models. Scientists mainly study how the peptide
may influence immune-cell development, gene activity and age-related cellular processes.

Glossary

• Thymus: An organ that helps develop T cells for the immune system.
• T cell: A type of immune cell that helps recognise and respond to threats.
• IL-2: A signalling protein that helps control T-cell growth and activity.
• SIRT1: A protein studied for its role in cell stress, metabolism and aging biology.

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