Thymosin Alpha-1
Immune-signal peptide
Thymosin Alpha-1 is a peptide, 28 amino acids long, first found in the thymus — a small gland where certain immune cells grow up. It is used as a reference compound for laboratory study.
Also known as Tα1 · Thymosin α1 · TA1
How it is studied
It interacts with sensing proteins on immune cells that the body uses to detect threats, and it is studied for how it shifts the signals those immune cells send.
Research context
Studied in laboratory research on the immune system and immune-cell signaling. Research use only.
Research area
Reproductive, Immune & Specialized Research. This group brings together research compounds that work through very different parts of the body. Some send signals in the brain or the reproductive system, one is studied for how it affects the body's defense (immune) system, and a couple are simple nutrients or strong laboratory reference substances. Every item here is described only as a material for laboratory study.
Strengths and availability
Single vials in stock: 10mg. Other listed strengths: 5mg, in stock. 10-vial kit prices are for wholesale members; the shop sells single vials and research bundles.
Certificates of analysis
We publish 1 third-party certificate of analysis for Thymosin Alpha-1 (Janoshik). A certificate covers only the lot it was run on. Each report is also verifiable at the lab itself.
Related reading
Thymosin Alpha-1 in the compound guide · How to read a peptide COA · Certificate library
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