Research brief · Immune
Thymosin Alpha-1
Thymic peptide bridging innate and adaptive immunity research.
Class
28-aa thymic peptide
Half-life
~2 h
Studied in
Innate/adaptive immunity research.
What it is
Thymosin Alpha-1 (Tα1) is a 28-amino-acid thymic peptide that activates dendritic cells via TLR signalling, bridging innate and adaptive immunity research.
Mechanism studied
TLR-mediated dendritic cell activation.
Research notes
- Frequently used as a reference immunomodulatory peptide.
Before sourcing any material
- Confirm a lot-matched third-party certificate of analysis (HPLC purity and mass-spectrometry identity).
- Check the stated peptide content per vial, not just the gross vial mass.
- Plan reconstitution volumes first so the vial size matches your protocol.
- Verify what is lawful in your jurisdiction — these are in-vitro research reagents, not medicines.