Thymosin Alpha-1
PH-TA1-001
Specifications
Description
Thymosin Alpha-1 is a small protein made up of 28 building blocks called amino acids. It's produced by a gland in our body called the thymus. This protein helps our immune system work better, especially the cells called T-cells that fight off viruses and bacteria.
How Does it Work?
Thymosin Alpha-1 helps our immune system by making T-cells stronger and more mature (King & Tuthill, 2016). This means our body can fight off diseases better. Scientists have studied it to see if it can help people with chronic hepatitis (a liver disease) (Wu et al., 2015).
Research Applications
- Immune modulation (King & Tuthill, 2016)
- Chronic hepatitis research (Wu et al., 2015)
- T-cell function enhancement
- Cancer immunotherapy studies
Product Specifications
- Purity: ≥99% (HPLC verified)
- Molecular Weight: 3108 Da
- Form: Lyophilized powder
- Storage: -20°C
References
- King R, Tuthill C. Ann N Y Acad Sci. 2016. PMID: 27450734
- Wu X, et al. Expert Opin Biol Ther. 2015. PMID: 25640173
Documentation
Storage and Handling
- ❄️ Store lyophilized peptide at -20°C or below
- 🔒 Protect from light and moisture
- 🌡️ Allow vial to reach room temperature before opening
- 💧 Reconstitute with appropriate sterile solvent
- 📦 Aliquot to avoid repeated freeze-thaw cycles
Research Overview
Thymosin Alpha-1 is a synthetic peptide compound used in laboratory research settings. Researchers studying antimicrobial peptide activity use this compound to investigate cellular signaling pathways, receptor binding affinities, and structure-activity relationships. Each batch is manufactured under controlled conditions and verified through HPLC and mass spectrometry analysis to ensure consistency across experimental replicates.
Documentation & Resources
- Certificate of Analysis for Thymosin Alpha-1 — batch-specific purity and identity verification
- Research Blog — protocols, guides, and peptide research literature
- Research Use Policy — handling and compliance guidelines
