Description
Thymosin α1 (Tα1) — 5 mg, ≥98 % HPLC — research overview
Thymosin α1 is a 28-residue N-acetylated thymic peptide derived from prothymosin α. It modulates T-cell maturation, dendritic-cell function and TLR9 signalling, and is widely cited in antiviral and immuno-oncology research.
Peptide Shop supplies Thymosin α1 (1 × 5 mg vial) as a sealed research material with lot-level documentation. This product is supplied for in-vitro laboratory research only and is not intended for human use, veterinary use, therapy, diagnosis, cosmetic application or consumption.
Research applications
- T-cell maturation and CD4/CD8 differentiation research
- Dendritic-cell activation and TLR9-pathway studies
- Antiviral immunology research models (HBV, HCV)
- Immuno-oncology adjuvant mechanism studies
Sequence and analytical data
N-terminal acetylation and identity confirmed by ESI-MS. Single peak by analytical RP-HPLC.
Storage and handling
Store lyophilised at -20 °C. Stable in aqueous solution at 4 °C for short periods; aliquot and freeze at -80 °C for longer storage.
Documentation
A lot-specific Certificate of Analysis is available in EN, DE, FR and ES from the product detail page after dispatch. The CoA reports HPLC purity, identity confirmation, appearance, and storage and handling guidance for the dispatched lot.