Peptide
Thymosin Alpha-1
Thymosin Alpha-1 (Tα1)
Research Use Only · Not for Human Consumption
Thymosin Alpha-1 (Tα1) is a naturally occurring 28-amino-acid peptide originally isolated from thymosin fraction 5, a thymus gland extract. It has been studied extensively for its effects on T-cell maturation, NK cell activity, dendritic cell function, and cytokine production. Tα1 is acetylated at its N-terminus and is a product of the PTMS gene. It is one of the most researched immunomodulatory peptides.
Key Facts
- Amino acid count
- 28
- Natural source
- Thymus gland (Thymosin fraction 5)
- Type
- Immunomodulatory peptide
- Storage
- -20°C lyophilized
Research Applications
- T-cell activation and differentiation research
- NK cell activity studies
- Dendritic cell function research
- Cytokine modulation studies
- Antiviral immune pathway research
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