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PT-141 (Bremelanotide) vs Vilon

Side-by-side comparison of key properties, dosing, and research.

Sexual Health & Libido
PT-141 (Bremelanotide)
Immune SupportAnti-Aging & Longevity
Vilon
Summary
PT-141 (Bremelanotide) is a cyclic peptide melanocortin receptor agonist that enhances sexual desire and arousal through central nervous system mechanisms. It is FDA-approved as Vyleesi for premenopausal women with hypoactive sexual desire disorder (HSDD).
Vilon is a synthetic dipeptide (Lys-Glu) derived from the thymus gland extract Thymalin. The shortest immune-regulatory peptide known, Vilon modulates T-cell and NK-cell function, extends lifespan in animal models, and shows epigenetic anti-aging activity. It is one of the Khavinson peptide bioregulators.
Half-Life
2–3 hours
Very short as a free dipeptide; effects mediated via gene regulation
Admin Route
SubQ
SubQ, Oral
Research
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Typical Dose
0.5–1.75 mg
1–2 mg SC daily or 5–10 mg oral daily
Frequency
As needed (not daily)
Once daily
Key Benefits
  • Enhances sexual desire and libido in both men and women
  • Improves arousal through central nervous system activation
  • Effective for psychological erectile dysfunction
  • Works for female sexual arousal disorder
  • May improve sexual satisfaction and intensity
  • Fast-acting — effects within 45–60 minutes
  • FDA-approved for HSDD in premenopausal women
  • Immune system modulation and restoration
  • Lifespan extension (30–40% in animal studies)
  • T-cell and NK-cell activation
  • Epigenetic anti-aging activity
  • Reduces oxidative stress markers
  • Antioxidant gene upregulation
  • May prevent age-related immune senescence
  • Anti-tumor immune surveillance
Side Effects
  • Nausea (most common — 40% of users in clinical trials)
  • Facial flushing and warmth
  • Transient blood pressure changes (typically increase then normalize)
  • Headache
  • +2 more
  • Excellent safety profile, decades of Russian clinical use
  • Rare: mild injection site reaction
  • Very rare: mild allergic reaction
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