Thymosin Alpha-1
28-amino acid thymic peptide studied in immunological research.
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Description
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.
Technical Specifications
- Molecular Formula
- C129H215N33O55
- Molecular Weight
- 3108.29 g/mol
- Sequence
- Ac-Ser-Asp-Ala-Ala-Val-Asp-Thr-Ser-Ser-Glu-Ile-Thr-Thr-Lys-Asp-Leu-Lys-Glu-Lys-Lys-Glu-Val-Val-Glu-Glu-Ala-Glu-Asn
Frequently Researched Together
Commonly studied alongside in laboratory settings
Research Use Only: This product is intended for laboratory research purposes only. Not for human consumption.