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Thymosin Alpha-1 Modulates the Immune System
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.
Research in mice without thymus glands shows that thymosin alpha-1 alone is enough to restore immune function and prevent widespread infection. The peptide works at the most fundamental levels of the immune system to activate signaling pathways and stimulate the production of cytokines and other molecules that help to coordinate the activities of various cells in the immune system. In other words, thymosin alpha-1 has broad, positive effects on the immune system.
One way in which thymosin alpha-1 may be of benefit is in vaccine construction. Right now, many vaccines consist of inactivated (killed) pathogens because administering live pathogens, even when they are weakened, is risky. Unfortunately, inactivated vaccines are less effective and thus immunity is not as great. Thymosin alpha-1 may solve this problem by boosting the response of the immune system to inactivated vaccines. The net results would included not only boosted immunity, but longer duration of immunity. This may be of benefit, particularly in the setting of severe disease like avian influenza, HIV, and more.
Another way in which the ability of thymosin alpha-1 to regulate the immune system may be of benefit is in the setting of sepsis. Sepsis is a life-threatening condition caused by an over-inflated immune response to infection. The ability to regulate the immune response in this setting could save lives and prevent organ damage. Research suggests that thymosin alpha-1 lowers mortality in patients with sepsis and reduced long-term complications. Though ongoing research is needed, the early results suggest that thymosin alpha-1 may soon be approved as an adjuvant therapy for sepsis.
Thymosin Alpha-1 Promotes Nerve Growth
The immune system plays very important roles in the growth, development, and maintenance of the central nervous system, particularly the brains of developing mammals. Research in mice indicates thymosin alpha-1 is a prominent potentiator of neurodevelopment and that peripheral administration of the peptide can actually boost cognitive function. It appears that thymosin alpha-1 affects a number of genes responsible for neuron growth and the development connections between neurons. The peptide alters the environment within the nervous system to favor growth and develop while simultaneously blocking pathways responsible for inflammation and neuron dysfunction. In short, thymosin alpha-1 actually improves brain structure and function. There is interest in using the molecule to address neurodevelopmental delays, such as those associated with cerebral palsy.
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