Research use only
Thymosin Alpha-1
For research use only. Not for human or animal use.
FOR RESEARCH USE ONLY. NOT FOR HUMAN OR ANIMAL USE. This product is not a drug, food, cosmetic, or dietary supplement, and has not been evaluated or approved by the FDA for any use other than laboratory research. Not for diagnostic or therapeutic use. Sale is restricted to qualified research professionals and institutions.
What it is
Thymosin alpha-1 (thymalfasin in drug nomenclature) is a defined thymic peptide. The catalog row is the lyophilized research material, not a finished-product claim.
Structure and sequence
Ac-Ser-Asp-Ala-Ala-Val-Asp-Thr-Ser-Ser-Glu-Ile-Thr-Thr-Lys-Asp-Leu-Lys-Glu-Lys-Lys-Glu-Val-Val-Glu-Glu-Ala-Glu-Asn.
Molecular weight
The reported mass of the acetylated 28-mer is 3108 Da.
What published research models study
The peptide was isolated from thymosin fraction 5 and studied in T-cell differentiation assays. Finished-product status differs by country. This note does not restate those assays as a use.
- Goldstein, Low, and colleagues, PNAS, 1977. PMID 265536
Storage and handling
Supplied as a lyophilized solid in a sealed vial unless the catalog row states another format. Recommended storage is −20 °C. Trained laboratory personnel should handle the vial with appropriate personal protective equipment. Identity, purity, salt form, and lot-specific notes belong on the certificate of analysis, which is available on request.
Catalog listing
Thymosin Alpha-1 in the research catalog
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