Understanding What Does Thymosin Alpha 1 Do in the Body's Immune System
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Originally isolated in 1977 from bovine thymus tissue, thymosin alpha 1 (Tα1) is a 28-amino acid peptide that acts as a potent immunomodulator in the body. In response to infections, autoimmune diseases, or cancer, this naturally occurring substance stimulates the immune system to fight against pathogens and abnormal cells.