Immune Signaling Research
Studied in laboratory models examining immune signaling, innate and adaptive immune-response pathways, and immune-cell communication.
Overview
Immune signaling and thymic peptide research.
Thymosin Alpha-1 (Tα1, also known in the literature as thymalfasin) is a linear, 28-amino-acid peptide corresponding to the N-terminal region of prothymosin alpha. The molecule is N-terminally acetylated and highly acidic, with a reported molecular mass of approximately 3.1 kDa. Unlike thymosin beta peptides, Tα1 is a distinct molecule with its own sequence and signaling profile.
Published laboratory research has examined Tα1 in models of innate and adaptive immune signaling, including interactions involving Toll-like receptors, dendritic-cell maturation, T-cell biology, cytokine signaling, and downstream pathways such as MyD88, MAPK, IRF, and NF-κB. These pathways make Tα1 useful as a research tool for studying communication between pattern-recognition signaling and cellular immune responses.
Suria's Thymosin Alpha-1 is supplied as a lyophilized research material.
Research Use Only. Not for human or veterinary use.
Specifications
Documented, down to the molecule.
- Common Research Names
- Thymosin Alpha-1, Tα1, TA-1, thymalfasin
- Peptide Class
- Linear N-terminally acetylated thymic peptide
- Peptide Length
- 28 amino acids
- Sequence
- Ac-SDAAVDTSSEITTKDLKEKKEVVEEAEN
- Molecular Formula
- C129H215N33O55
- Molecular Weight
- Approximately 3108.3 g/mol
- CAS Number
- 62304-98-7
- Structural Features
- N-terminal acetylation; no cysteine residues or disulfide bonds
- Purity
- See applicable batch documentation
- Measured Vial Content
- See applicable batch documentation
- Appearance
- White lyophilized powder
- Research Focus
- Immune signaling, Toll-like receptor pathways, dendritic-cell and T-cell research
- Storage
- Store lyophilized material cold, dry, and protected from light
Certificate of Analysis
Product documentation.
Certificate of Analysis
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Other documentation: Batch Documentation.
Research Highlights
Why researchers study it.
Thymic Peptide Research
A naturally occurring thymic peptide fragment studied for its role in immune-system signaling and cellular-response mechanisms.
Cellular Response Models
Used in experimental systems investigating T-cell-related signaling, cytokine activity, and other cellular immune-response pathways.
Batch-Documented Material
A Certificate of Analysis is available for the current inventory; see the Certificate of Analysis section.
Storage
Handled the way research deserves.
Lyophilized vials
Store at −20°C, protected from light and moisture, until ready for reconstitution.
Reconstituted solution
Store at 2–8°C and use within the laboratory's established handling window.
Handling
Avoid repeated freeze-thaw cycles to help preserve peptide integrity across a research protocol.
Research Use Only. Not for human consumption.
Frequently Asked Questions
Good to know before you order.
How is it shipped?
Orders are packaged with care and shipped using protective, secure methods designed to help each vial arrive in excellent condition.
How should it be stored?
Store lyophilized vials at −20°C, away from light and moisture. Once reconstituted, store at 2–8°C and use within the laboratory's established handling window.
Is this for human consumption?
No. Thymosin Alpha-1 is sold strictly for laboratory and scientific research use. It is not intended for human or veterinary use, and is not a drug, dietary supplement, or food.
Why does purity matter?
Purity directly affects the reliability of research outcomes. Available analytical documentation, labelled with who issued it, can be reviewed for applicable batches through Suria's Batch Documentation system.
Batch Documentation
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