Peptides

THYMOSIN ALPHA-1 12.5MG

$70.00

Purity 99.32% / Avg. mass 12.58 mg

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01 — Description

What it is

Thymosin Alpha-1, also known as thymalfasin, is a 28-amino-acid peptide corresponding to a naturally occurring immune-regulatory peptide. It has been investigated for its effects on innate and adaptive immune signalling, particularly the activity of dendritic cells, T cells and other immune-response pathways.

Studied Uses

Thymosin Alpha-1 has been examined in clinical and laboratory research involving:

Immune-system regulation and immune-cell activity
Chronic hepatitis B and other persistent viral infections
Immune responses during severe infections and sepsis
Vaccine-response enhancement
Immune function in immunocompromised populations
Adjunctive research in certain cancers and infectious diseases

Clinical trials have evaluated thymalfasin in people with chronic hepatitis B, including randomized studies examining viral, biochemical and immune responses. It has also been studied as an immune-modulating therapy in sepsis and other serious infections.

How It Works

Thymosin Alpha-1 appears to regulate multiple parts of the immune response rather than acting through a single receptor pathway.

Laboratory studies have found that it can influence dendritic-cell maturation and signalling, support antigen presentation and alter the production of immune-signalling molecules. Dendritic cells help coordinate communication between the innate and adaptive immune systems.

Research has also examined its effects on T-cell and natural-killer-cell activity, inflammatory regulation and immune tolerance. Its biological activity may therefore depend on the immune condition and surrounding cellular environment.

Product Details

Product: Thymosin Alpha-1
Strength: 12.5 mg
Form: Lyophilized powder
Presentation: Single vial

02 — Details