What is thymosin alpha 1?

Thymosin Alpha-1 is an immune modulating peptide approved in more than 30 countries under the brand name Zadaxin, mainly for hepatitis, and used as an adjunct in some infection and cancer supportive care settings. It carries orphan drug designation in the US but is not fully FDA approved there. This site's review found two human citations for it, covering more than 1,100 participants.

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Part of immune and longevity peptides. Thymosin alpha-1, thymalin, epitalon, MOTS-c, humanin, and the bioregulator family.