Thymosin Alpha 1
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Thymosin alpha-1 peptide, lyophilized reference standard for in vitro laboratory research.
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Research Data
Chemical & Structural Identifiers
- Chemical Name (IUPAC)
- N-acetyl-L-seryl-L-α-aspartyl-L-alanyl-L-alanyl-L-valyl-L-α-aspartyl-L-threonyl-L-seryl-L-seryl-L-α-glutamyl-L-isoleucyl-L-threonyl-L-threonyl-L-lysyl-L-α-aspartyl-L-leucyl-L-lysyl-L-α-glutamyl-L-lysyl-L-lysyl-L-α-glutamyl-L-valyl-L-valyl-L-α-glutamyl-L-α-glutamyl-L-alanyl-L-α-glutamyl-L-asparagine
- CAS Registry Number
- 62304-98-7
- PubChem CID
- 16130571
- Molecular Formula
- C129H215N33O45
- Molecular Weight
- 3106.53 Da (3108.28 g/mol average)
- Sequence
- Ac-SDAAVDTSSEITTKDLKEKKEVVEEAEN-OH
- InChIKey
- KKLWDFGXZQYYPZ-UHFFFAOYSA-N
- Salt / Counter-Ion
- Supplied as a high-purity lyophilized acetate (CH3COO-) or trifluoroacetate (CF3COO-) salt.
- Synonyms
- Thymosin Alpha 1, Thymosin α1, Tα 1, Thymalfasin, Zadaxin, Thymosin A1, Ac-Ser-Asp-Ala-Ala-Val-Asp-Thr-Ser-Ser-Glu-Ile-Thr-Thr-Lys-Asp-Leu-Lys-Glu-Lys-Lys-Glu-Val-Val-Glu-Glu-Ala-Glu-Asn-OH
- Net Charge & Secondary Structure: Acidic polypeptide carrying a net negative charge (-14 at physiological pH 7.4 due to abundant Glu/Asp residues); adopts an unstructured random coil in pure aqueous solution that transitions into partially amphipathic α-helical domains in membrane-mimetic environments.
Analytical & COA Specifications
- Analytical Purity (RP-HPLC)
- ≥ 98.5% by area normalization under UV detection at λ = 214 nm and 220 nm.
- Identity Confirmation (RP-HPLC RT + UV vs. reference)
- Main peak retention time and UV spectrum conform to the reference standard.
- Physical Characterization
- Dense, white to off-white lyophilized solid cake/powder.
Handling & Stability
Storage. Store dry solid desiccated at -20°C to -80°C, protected from atmospheric moisture and direct light.
Solubility. Highly hydrophilic; freely soluble in sterile laboratory-grade deionized water (≥ 20 mg/mL) and sterile Phosphate-Buffered Saline (PBS, pH 7.4, ≥ 15 mg/mL) for in vitro assay application.
- Aliquoting & Chemical Stability: Lacks easily oxidizable residues (no cysteine, methionine, or tryptophan), exhibiting superior chemical stability in neutral aqueous solutions; prepare concentrated working stocks freshly or store single-use aliquots at -20°C to eliminate degradation from repeated freeze-thaw cycles.
Mechanism & Literature
Biochemical Origin & Classification: Synthetic 28-amino-acid peptide originally isolated from Thymosin Fraction 5 (TF-5), representing an endogenous immunomodulatory peptide produced primarily by thymic epithelial cells.
Cellular Pathways Investigated: Evaluated across primary dendritic cells, macrophages, peripheral blood mononuclear cells (PBMCs), and T-cell lines to quantify:
References (3)
- Goldstein, A. L., et al. (1977). Thymosin alpha 1: isolation and sequence analysis of an immunologically active thymic polypeptide. Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences (PNAS), 74(2), 725–729.
- Romani, L., et al. (2004). Thymosin alpha 1 activates dendritic cells for antifungal Th1 resistance through Toll-like receptor signaling in vitro. Blood, 103(11), 4232–4239.
- Garaci, E., et al. (2007). Thymosin alpha 1: from bench to bedside. Annals of the New York Academy of Sciences, 1112(1), 225–234.
Technical Laboratory FAQs
What structural features characterize Thymosin Alpha 1 in vitro?
Thymosin Alpha 1 is a synthetic 28-amino-acid peptide with an acetylated N-terminus (Ac-Ser1) and a high density of glutamic and aspartic acid residues, yielding an acidic isoelectric point (pI ≈ 4.2) and high aqueous solubility across physiological pH buffers.
How does Thymosin Alpha 1 trigger innate immune activation in dendritic cell assays?
Thymosin Alpha 1 engages Toll-Like Receptors TLR2 and TLR9 on dendritic cells, initiating MyD88-dependent signaling cascades that activate NF-κB and p38 MAPK pathways, driving the transcriptional upregulation of IL-12, IFN-α, and costimulatory surface molecules (CD80/CD86).
What reconstitution vehicle is recommended for preparing in vitro Thymosin Alpha 1 stock solutions?
Sterile deionized water or sterile PBS (pH 7.4) dissolves the peptide rapidly at concentrations ≥ 15 mg/mL, creating an isotonic carrier solution suitable for downstream flow cytometry, lymphocyte proliferation, and cytokine profiling assays.
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