Research profile · Immune & Longevity
Thymosin Alpha-1
Thymic immunomodulatory peptide
Available as: 5mg, 10mg
Overview
A 28-amino-acid peptide originally isolated from thymus tissue. Approved in many countries (as thymalfasin, Zadaxin) for hepatitis B and C and as an immune adjuvant.
Mechanism
Enhances T-cell maturation and function, activates Toll-like receptors 2 and 9 and boosts dendritic cell activity.
Research highlights
- Clinical use in chronic viral hepatitis and as a vaccine adjuvant.
- Studied in oncology and severe infections for immune support.
Compound data
- Length
- 28 amino acids
- Also known as
- Thymalfasin