Thymosin-Alpha-1

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

Compound

Thymosin-Alpha-1

Selected quantity

10 MG per vial

Research area

Neuropeptides & Immunology

Intended use

Laboratory research only

Laboratory storage & handling

Form

Lyophilized powder

Short-term

2–8 °C (refrigerated)

Long-term

−20 °C (frozen)

Container

Use the supplied container and follow its label

Lot-specific stability

Not established on this product page

Reconstitution

Consult the applicable research protocol and available lot record

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