Molecular Formula: C₁₂₉H₂₁₅N₃₃O₅₅
Amino Acid Length: 28 amino acids
Molecular Weight: ~3108 Da
CAS Number: 62304‑98‑7

Purity: 99.4% HPLC

COA (certificate of analysis) provided: thymosin_alpha_1_coa_99.42%

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1. What It Is
Thymosin Alpha‑1 is a short, acidic immunomodulatory peptide originally isolated from the thymus.
It is one of the most studied thymic peptides due to its strong effects on innate and adaptive immunity.
2. Primary Biological Functions

Enhances T‑cell maturation and activation

Increases NK cell activity

Boosts production of interferon‑γ, IL‑2, and other immune cytokines

Improves antigen presentation

Supports immune balance during infection or immune suppression

3. Mechanism of Action
Tα1 interacts with:

Toll‑like receptors (TLR2, TLR9)

Dendritic cells

T‑lymphocytes

This leads to:

Enhanced Th1 immune response

Increased cytotoxic activity

Improved pathogen clearance

4. Research & Clinical Context
Tα1 has been studied for roles in:

Viral infections

Immune deficiency

Vaccine adjuvant applications

Cancer immunotherapy

Immune restoration after chemotherapy

It is widely used in research settings due to its well‑characterized immune‑enhancing profile.
5. Key Distinction
Unlike TMSB4X (Thymosin Beta‑4), which is regenerative and actin‑binding, Thymosin Alpha‑1 is purely immunomodulatory.

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