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FK-16

LL-37 derived 16-amino-acid antimicrobial fragment.

Route
SUBQ
Typical dose range
500 mcg to 1 mg
Frequency
daily
Half-life
2 hours
Cycle on / off (days)
14 / 14
Evidence grade
C

What FK-16 is

FK-16 is ll-37 derived 16-amino-acid antimicrobial fragment. It sits within immunomodulator research (T-cell, antimicrobial). Pepture keeps FK-16 in the library as a tracking target only, the app records what you enter but makes no recommendation about whether the compound is appropriate for you. That decision belongs with a licensed clinician.

Published pharmacokinetic data places the half-life of FK-16 at roughly 2 hours, and doses recorded in the community cluster around the 500 mcg to 1 mg range. Individual protocols vary widely. Jurisdictional status (FDA-approved, prescription, or research only) depends on the specific formulation and country.

How people track FK-16

In Pepture, FK-16 is typically logged alongside symptom log, CBC and CRP when available, sleep quality, so cycle impact can be reviewed at the end of a block rather than by memory. The app captures dose, site, reconstitution ratio, cycle day, and any subjective rating you choose to add.

If you are considering FK-16 but have not started, or if you have started and want a second opinion, speak with a licensed clinician before changing any dose or cycle pattern.

Reconstitution math

Open the pre-filled FK-16 reconstitution calculator to compute syringe units per dose.

Reported Side Effects of FK-16

Effects below are summarised from peer-reviewed literature or regulatory labeling where it exists. Not medical advice. Individual responses vary.

  • Flu-like symptoms in the first doses (malaise, mild fever, myalgia) PubMed
  • Injection-site redness and itching PubMed
  • Transient lymphocyte shifts observed in studies PubMed

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