Thymosin Alpha-1

Thymosin Alpha-1 (Tα1) is a 28-amino acid peptide originally isolated from Thymosin Fraction 5, a preparation derived from bovine thymus tissue. It is one of the most extensively characterized immunomodulatory peptides, with over 4,400 published studies investigating its role in immune system regulation.

Molecular Profile:

• Molecular Formula: C₁₂₉H₂₁₅N₃₃O₅₅
• Molecular Weight: 3,108 g/mol
• Length: 28 amino acids (acetylated N-terminus)
• CAS Number: 62304-98-7

Research Applications:

• T-cell maturation and differentiation (CD4+, CD8+)
• Dendritic cell activation and antigen presentation
• NK cell cytotoxicity enhancement
• Toll-like receptor (TLR) signaling modulation
• Cytokine profile regulation (IL-2, IFN-α, IFN-γ)
• Vaccine adjuvant effect studies
• Immune reconstitution in immunocompromised models

Quality Standards:

• Purity: ≥99% verified by HPLC
• Third-party tested with COA included

FOR RESEARCH USE ONLY. Not for human consumption.