Study type: Human research · Status: Verified against declared source
Thymosin alpha 1: A comprehensive review of the literature.
World journal of virology · 2020
Study scale: Thymalfasin, the synthetic analog of thymosin alpha 1, induces interleukin (IL)-2 production, differentiation of immature cord blood lymphocytes, production of B cell growth factors, and increased macrophage antigen presentation efficiency.
Abstract only: Open source record
Product or molecular entity relationships
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Plain-language verified summary
Question
Thymosin alpha 1 is a peptide naturally occurring in the thymus that has long been recognized for modifying, enhancing, and restoring immune function.
Methods
Thymosin alpha 1 is a 28 amino acid peptide originally isolated from the thymus[1], which has been extensively studied in terms of its functions in the immune system.
Scale or participants
Thymalfasin, the synthetic analog of thymosin alpha 1, induces interleukin (IL)-2 production, differentiation of immature cord blood lymphocytes, production of B cell growth factors, and increased macrophage antigen presentation efficiency.
Key findings
Thymosin alpha 1 is a peptide naturally occurring in the thymus that has long been recognized for modifying, enhancing, and restoring immune function.
Limitations and uncertainty
Thymosin alpha 1 should be stored at -20 degrees Celsius.
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