Vilon: research overview
What is Vilon
Vilon is a synthetic dipeptide, a molecule built from just two amino acid residues: lysine and glutamic acid. It belongs to the group of bioregulators associated with the Khavinson school, where short peptides derived from different tissues and organs have been studied. Its simple, well characterised structure makes Vilon a practical subject for laboratory work, and its identity and purity can be verified analytically.
Molecular structure
Vilon is one of the simplest peptides: two residues joined by a single peptide bond. The Lys-Glu sequence is short and unambiguous, so the molecular formula C11H21N3O5 and the molecular mass of 275.3 g/mol allow you to confirm precisely which substance is in the vial.
Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Name | Vilon |
| Sequence | Lys-Glu |
| Type | dipeptide, bioregulator |
| Molecular formula | C11H21N3O5 |
| Molecular mass | 275.3 g/mol |
| Form | lyophilised powder |
| Purity | ≥ 99% (HPLC) |
| Available sizes | 20 mg |
Mechanism described in research
Bioregulators from this group have been studied mainly in cell cultures and animal models. For Vilon, the literature describes work on thymus tissue and on functions of the immune system. The working hypothesis is that a short peptide may influence the regulation of cell activity, but this remains an area that calls for repeatable experiments with their own controls.
Research areas
- Thymus tissue in animal models
- Immune system functions in cell cultures and in vitro models
- Structure-activity relationships within the group of short peptides
- Comparisons of tissue-focused bioregulators in tissue research
Vilon works well as a reference point in studies of dipeptides. Its known formula and molecular mass let you calculate solution concentrations precisely. When planning a series, include negative and positive controls and record the reconstitution parameters for every vial.
Working in the laboratory
Reconstitution
Dissolve the lyophilised powder in bacteriostatic water or in another solvent that matches your protocol. Add the solvent slowly down the wall of the vial and swirl gently until fully dissolved. Avoid vigorous shaking, which can foam the solution.
The role of the solvent depends on what your study requires:
- Bacteriostatic water is the standard working solvent in the laboratory and suits most reconstitution protocols.
- Diluted acetic acid is chosen when a protocol calls for a different pH of the medium. It changes the dissolution conditions, not the structure of the molecule.
Storage
| Form | Conditions |
|---|---|
| Lyophilised powder | -20 °C, tightly sealed, protected from light and moisture |
| Reconstituted solution | 2-8 °C |
| Working aliquots | avoid repeated freezing and thawing |
Batch quality
Every batch of Vilon is tested by HPLC, which confirms purity of ≥ 99%. MS analysis confirms the molecular mass, so you can be sure the vial contains the expected molecule.
| What you get | Details |
|---|---|
| Purity | ≥ 99%, confirmed by HPLC |
| Mass | confirmed by MS |
| Dispatch | same day for orders placed by 14:00 |
Related products
- Thymalin, a bioregulator from the same group
- Pinealon, a peptide from the bioregulator group
- Bronchogen, a peptide from the bioregulator group
Browse the full bioregulators category, check our quality page, and use the concentration calculator to work out the Vilon solution for your protocol.
