Thymosin alpha-1 is an effective and highly affordable treatment against chronic hepatitis B and C infections. It is also an effective immune stimulant and can be co-administered with vaccines for both viruses to improve efficacy. Thymosin alpha-1 is currently approved for treatment of hepatitis B and C in over 35 different countries7.
Thymosin Alpha-1 Structure:
Sequence: Ser-Asp-Ala-Ala-Val-Asp-Thr-Ser-Ser-Glu-le-Thr-Thr-Lys-Asp-Leu-ys-Glu-Lys-Lys-
Glu-Val-Val-Glu-Glu-Ala-Glu-Asn
Molecular Formula: C129H215N33O55
Molecular Weight: 3108.315 g/mol
PubChem CID: 16130571
CAS Number: 62304-98-7
Synonyms: Thymalfasin
Thymosin Alpha-1 is a natural regulator of immune function. It has since been studied for cystic fibrosis, infection (e.g. tuberculosis, cytomegalovirus), respiratory disorders, chronic hepatitis, and cancer.
Thymosin alpha-1, first isolated from tissue of the thymus gland, is a potent regulator of immune function. The thymus is responsible for making T-cells and for ensuring that they mature properly. T-cells are some of the most important parts of the adaptive immune system, where they help the immune system remember past infections and improve the function of other immune system cells to boost their ability to fight infection.
Thymosin alpha-1 is an effective and highly affordable treatment against chronic hepatitis B and C infections. It is also an effective immune stimulant and can be co-administered with vaccines for both viruses to improve efficacy. Thymosin alpha-1 is currently approved for treatment of hepatitis B and C in over 35 different countries7.