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Thymosin Alpha-1

Thymic peptide for T-cell and innate immune signalling research. ≥98% purity, COA. RUO only.

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Short answer

Thymosin Alpha-1 is supplied by HALO as a research-use-only lyophilized compound for qualified laboratory research. Thymic peptide for T-cell and innate immune signalling research. ≥98% purity, COA. RUO only.

  • Molecular weight: 3108.3 g/mol
  • CAS: 62304-98-7
  • Documentation: 98%+ HPLC purity, independent COA, lot-indexed records
  • Use limitation: Research use only; not for human or veterinary use

Diagrams

MitoNAD+ROSImmuneResearch pathway (RUO model)
Research pathway context (schematic)
HALO · IDENTITYThymosin Alpha-1CAS: 62304-98-7MW: 3108.3 g/molPurity ≥98% HPLC · Lyophilized · RUO only
Identity card
VialLot matchHPLCLC-MSBatch-specific COA chain
COA verification flow
Lyophilized handling (lab)−20 °CDry/sealed→Reconst.Diluent→2–8 °CShort holdResearch stock prep only · not dosing guidance
Lyophilized handling workflow

Mechanism of action in research models

Thymosin Alpha-1 is used in longevity, mitochondrial, immune-modulatory, and cellular stress research programmes. Typical endpoints include mitochondrial membrane potential, ROS production, NAD+/NADH ratios, senescence-associated markers, and innate immune signalling in cell culture or animal models. Mitochondria-targeted peptides may interact with cardiolipin or inner-membrane components; thymic peptides modulate T-cell differentiation pathways in immunology research.

All HALO longevity-cluster materials are RUO reference compounds. Experimental design should separate biochemical mechanism data from any clinical extrapolation.

Research background

Longevity research increasingly relies on well-characterised peptide tool compounds with documented purity and identity. Thymosin Alpha-1 is supplied with independent COA verification so laboratories can cite batch-specific analytical data in methods sections and procurement audits.

Documentation and COA standards

Each HALO lot of Thymosin Alpha-1 ships with an independent certificate of analysis documenting:

  • HPLC purity — reverse-phase chromatography with ≥98% main peak by area integration
  • Identity confirmation — LC-MS, ESI-MS, or MALDI-TOF as applicable to molecular weight
  • Lot / batch number — must match the vial label for procurement audit trails
  • Test date and method — third-party laboratory, not supplier self-reporting

Read: What is a peptide COA? · Batch-specific verification · Lab results index

Storage and handling

Store lyophilized Thymosin Alpha-1 sealed, cold (−20 °C), dry, and protected from light until reconstitution. After reconstitution with an appropriate research diluent, follow institutional stability protocols; minimise freeze-thaw cycles and document open-vial dates in the lab log.

Tools: Peptide calculator · Lyophilized peptide guide · Stability guide

Frequently asked research questions

What is Thymosin Alpha-1 used for in research?
Thymosin Alpha-1 is a research-use-only reference material studied in qualified laboratory models related to Mitochondrial · immune · senescence · redox pathways. HALO supplies it with batch COA documentation for procurement and methods citation. Not for human or veterinary use.
What documentation ships with Thymosin Alpha-1?
Each order includes a lot-specific certificate of analysis with HPLC purity, identity confirmation where applicable, batch number, and test date. Digital verification is available via the product page and /lab-results/.
How is purity verified for Thymosin Alpha-1?
Independent third-party HPLC confirms ≥98% main peak purity. Identity is confirmed by mass spectrometry when molecular weight permits. Results are lot-specific — not generic catalogue COAs.
What does RUO mean for this listing?
Research Use Only: Thymosin Alpha-1 is sold for qualified in-vitro and laboratory research. It is not for human or veterinary use, diagnosis, treatment, or clinical administration.
How should lyophilized Thymosin Alpha-1 be stored?
Keep sealed at −20 °C, desiccated, protected from light. After reconstitution, follow your institutional SOP; typical short-term storage is 2–8 °C with limited hold time depending on diluent and compound stability.
Where can the COA be verified?
Match the lot number on your vial to the COA on the product page or /lab-results/. For institutional packets email [email protected] with order number and lot ID.

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Selected references

  1. Szeto HH. “Mitochondria-targeted peptide antioxidants.” Pharmacol Rev. 2014;66(1):1-13. PMID: 24381208
  2. Miller RA, et al. “NAD+ in aging and disease.” Science. 2023;382(6672):eabi4832. DOI: 10.1126/science.abi4832

Research use only. Materials are sold strictly for in vitro and qualified laboratory research. Not for human or veterinary use, diagnosis, or treatment. Full text: Research Use Statement.