Thymosin-Alpha-1
A 28-amino-acid peptide from thymic tissue, studied in immunology research for its role in T-cell signaling, dendritic cell activity, and innate immune regulation. It is used in laboratory models examining Toll-like receptor pathways, adaptive immune priming, and peptide-mediated immune modulation.
Thymosin-Alpha-1 Overview
Thymosin-Alpha-1, also known as thymalfasin, is a 28-amino-acid peptide originally identified from thymic tissue. In research settings, it is studied for its role in immune regulation and for how peptide-mediated signaling influences innate and adaptive immune pathway activity.
Mechanism of Action & Applications
Thymosin-Alpha-1 is studied for how it modulates immune signaling, particularly through Toll-like receptor-linked pathways and downstream effects on immune-cell communication. In laboratory research, this makes it useful for examining T-cell signaling, dendritic cell activity, innate immune pathway regulation, and broader peptide-driven immune response models.
Research History
Research on Thymosin-Alpha-1 began after thymic peptides were isolated and characterized in the 1970s. Later work established Thymosin-Alpha-1 as a distinct 28-amino-acid peptide and expanded its study into broader immune and peptide-signaling research.
Chemical Information
- CAS Number
- 62304-98-7
- Molecular Formula
- C129H215N33O55
- Molecular Weight
- 3,108.31 g/mol
- PubChem ID
- 16130571
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