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Thymosin Alpha-1

Tα1 · Thymalfasin

Research Use Only Synthetic 28-amino-acid acetylated peptide

Chemical & Physical Data

ClassificationSynthetic 28-amino-acid acetylated peptide
Molecular formulaC129H215N33O55
Molecular weight3108.3 g/mol
CAS number62304-98-7
SolubilitySoluble in water and bacteriostatic water.
Reported half-lifeApproximately 2 hours reported in human pharmacokinetic studies.

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Background

Originally isolated from thymosin fraction 5, a thymus gland extract. A 28-residue N-terminally acetylated peptide derived from the larger precursor prothymosin alpha.

Reported Areas of In-Vitro Research

The following describes contexts in which this compound appears in published laboratory literature. Nothing here is a claim of efficacy, safety, or suitability for any use in humans or animals.

Storage & Handling

Lyophilized powderStore lyophilized powder at -20 °C, sealed and protected from light. Stable for extended periods while dry.
After reconstitutionAfter reconstitution with bacteriostatic water, store at 2–8 °C and use within approximately 4 weeks. Avoid repeated freeze-thaw cycles.
ShippingShips at ambient temperature; lyophilized peptide is stable in transit.

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Available Sizes

Vial1 vial (US)3 vials (Intl)Case of 5Case of 10Stock
5mg $183 $220 $410 International
10mg $225 $270 $510 International

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Published Literature

Research use only. All products are supplied for in-vitro laboratory research use only. Not for human or veterinary consumption. Not a drug, food, or cosmetic, and not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. Reference values on this page are compiled from publicly available scientific literature for identification purposes and are not a certificate of analysis for any particular batch.