
Thymosin α-1
Thymosin α-1 is a 28-residue N-acetylated peptide cleaved from prothymosin alpha. It is a reference tool compound in T-cell maturation and innate-immune signaling research.
The standard reference peptide for T-cell maturation assays.
What it is
Thymosin α-1 is an N-terminally acetylated 28-amino-acid peptide cleaved from prothymosin alpha, originally isolated from thymic tissue.
It is used as a reference compound in pre-clinical immunology research, including T-cell maturation and TLR-pathway signaling assays. Supplied for laboratory use only.
Reconstitution & storage
- Reconstitute with bacteriostatic water — add slowly down the vial wall and swirl gently; do not shake.
- Store lyophilized vials at -20°C; once reconstituted keep at 2–8°C and use within ~4 weeks.
- Protect from light and avoid repeated freeze–thaw cycles.
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For Research Use Only. Not for human or animal consumption. This product has not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. Not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. Thymosin α-1 is sold strictly as a research chemical for in-vitro and pre-clinical laboratory investigation only.
