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Thymosin Alpha-1

Thymosin Alpha-1 is a 28-amino-acid peptide studied in communication between immune cells.

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1 vial · 12.5mg in each vial

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Thymosin Alpha-1, explained

Thymosin Alpha-1 is a 28-amino-acid peptide studied in communication between immune cells.

Broader human studiesRead the sources

What it’s used for

Reported topic

Formulation context

Its hepatitis-B example concerns a specific Zadaxin label.

Reported topic

Research context

Other immune and recovery applications are described separately.

Research interests
Immune response · Infection studies · Immune recovery

Studied in several clinical settings, with inconsistent results.

What to expect

  1. Weeks 1–2

    Immune markers start to shift

  2. Weeks 2–6

    Further changes

  3. Weeks 6–12+

    Peak effects reported

Side effects & safety

Side effects

  • Injection-site discomfort, redness or rash
  • Occasional joint symptoms
  • Nasal irritation with the spray
  • Allergic (hypersensitivity) reactions

Stop and get help if

  • Allergic reaction or trouble breathing
  • Signs of unusual immune activation
  • Signs of transplant (graft) problems
  • An infection that won't clear
  • Nosebleeds or nasal discharge with the spray

What regs say

  • The FDA flags immune-reaction and impurity concerns for compounded thymosin alpha-1; research powders may not match trial drugs.
  • It isn't FDA approved, and how well the nasal form works is uncertain.

Avoid or check first

  • Pregnant, breastfeeding, or a child — safety is unknown
  • Organ transplant or on immunosuppressants — the label lists this as a contraindication unless the benefit outweighs the risk
  • Taking other immune-modulating drugs — interactions are not fully studied
  • On chemotherapy — needs assessment by the cancer care team

In sport

  • The reference describes thymosin alpha-1 as not prohibited, citing approvals in Italy and China. It is distinct from thymosin beta-4.

How much people usually take

Standard immune support

2× weekly · under the skin · injectable

1.6 mg

Acute conditions (sepsis)

2× daily × 5 days, then daily · under the skin or into muscle · injectable

1.6 mg

Chronic hepatitis B

Twice weekly, separated by 3⁠–⁠4 days · Six months (52 doses) · injectable

1.6 mg

General immune support

2× daily · nasal

500 mcgper nostril

Enhanced immune support

2× daily · nasal

1,000 mcgper nostril

Maintenance support

Once daily · nasal

500 mcgper nostril

Acute immune support

3× daily · nasal

1,000 mcgper nostril

How to mix and store it

How many units do I draw?

mL
Draw to12.8units0.128 mL
U-100 syringe volume reference, 30 units = 0.3 mL051015202530
Resulting concentration12.5 mg/mL
How to mix5 steps
  1. Wipe both tops

    Wash your hands, then swab both rubber vial tops with alcohol. Let them dry.

  2. Draw the water

    Use a new sterile syringe to draw the water volume selected in the calculator.

  3. Run it down the wall

    Introduce the water slowly down the inside glass wall, rather than directly onto the powder.

  4. Swirl, don’t shake

    Gently swirl or roll the vial. Allow time for the powder to dissolve.

  5. Label the vial

    Write the preparation date and the amount and final volume on the vial label.

Injecting under the skinWhere, rotating sites, which syringe

Where

Subcutaneous injections go into the fatty layer beneath the skin. Common sites include the abdomen, outer thigh and upper arm. Keep at least 5 cm from the navel and avoid bruised, irritated or damaged skin.

Rotate sites

Change the spot each time. Clean the skin and let it dry.

Single-use equipment

Use a new sterile needle and syringe each time. Place used needles in a sharps container.

Storage

Storage

Refrigerated. Reported period: up to 7 days.

Combining it with others

What the research says

Cell and mouse research

Cell and mouse experiments measured how immune cells develop and send signals.

Human cell cultures

Researchers tested a natural 28-amino-acid thymosin-alpha-1 peptide in immune cells grown from human blood cells.

How long it stays in your body

Half-life is the time it takes for the amount in the body to fall by half. It does not tell you how long effects last.

Half-life≈ 2 hours
Mostly cleared10 hoursAbout 97% gone after five half-lives
Source-reported half-lifeunder the skin Zadaxin
50%Estimated amount left
2 hoursAfter one dose
Illustrative Thymosin Alpha-1 half-life model: 50% remaining after 2 hours. Normalized single exponential decline, not measured individual blood levels.0%50%100%0 h2 h4 h6 h8 h10 h

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What it’s made of

Length28 amino acids
Molecular weight3,108.3 Da
FormulaC129H215N33O55

Lab results

12.5mg · 1 linked report

Purity · sample result
99.661% / 99.692% / 99.721%
Amount found · Thymosin Alpha-1
Sample 1: 13.07 mgSample 2: 13.14 mgSample 3: 13.58 mg

Separate sample results, in report order.

These are submitted-sample results, separate from general research or popularity ratings. Report presentation: Peptify Analytics. Source laboratory: Janoshik Analytical. The connection to the batch you would receive is not confirmed here.

Videos worth watching

Research conversations, with their original context.

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Product details

Form
Vial
Amount
12.5mg

Sources & further reading

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Questions

What does 12.5mg mean?

It describes an amount of material in the unit stated on the label. It does not describe liquid volume, a dose, or how to prepare the product.

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Does purity mean it is sterile?

No. Purity and sterility require different tests. An endotoxin result also does not establish sterility.

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