Thymosin Alpha-1
Synthetic 28-amino-acid thymic peptide supplied for in-vitro immunomodulation and TLR-pathway research.
Purity
98%+
Form
Lyophilised Powder
Storage
-20°C, away from light and moisture
£21.99
Research Information
Thymosin Alpha-1 is a synthetic 28-amino-acid peptide identical to the naturally occurring thymosin α-1 produced in the thymus, studied for its role in immune research. Researchers are interested in how it interacts with Toll-like receptors and modulates T-cell and dendritic cell function — making it a tool for studying immune cell maturation and response. Most published work has used immune cell line models to examine cytokine signalling and antigen presentation pathways.
Research areas
- T-cell maturation and function studies
- Dendritic cell activation research
- Toll-like receptor (TLR) signalling studies
- Cytokine and immune cell line research
Analytical methods
Identity and purity are typically confirmed at source by high-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC) and mass spectrometry. HelixCore products are batch tested for identity and purity as standard.
Storage and handling
Store lyophilised at -20°C, away from moisture and direct light. Once reconstituted, store at 2–8°C and use within the timeframe specified on the source datasheet.
For Research Use Only. Not for human or veterinary use.
Batch tested
Every batch is tested for identity and purity (98%+) before it reaches our UK stock.
UK dispatch
UK-stocked. Orders placed before 2pm dispatch the same business day via Royal Mail Tracked 24. Free UK shipping over £75. We ship to UK addresses only.