An NPR investigation has identified a web of more than 30 medical practices and compounding pharmacies in over a dozen states that have made claims about thymosin alpha-1 online and on social media.

RGN-259 is a thymosin beta-4–based eye drop designed to rival Dompé’s Oxervate, the only FDA-approved prescription eye drop ...

Thymosin alpha-1 has been hypothesized to enhance the immune response to viruses and cancer cells by increasing T-cell development, antigen recognition, and activation.

We found that thymosin β4 formed a functional complex with PINCH and integrin-linked kinase (ILK), resulting in activation of the survival kinase Akt (also known as protein kinase B).

Additionally, the thymus produces an array of hormones. Some of these, like thymulin and thymosin, regulate immune cell production. The thymus also synthesizes hormones such as insulin and melatonin.

Thymosin alpha-1 (TA1) is an investigational drug in Phase II trials for the treatment of chronic hepatitis B and in Phase III trials for the treatment of chronic hepatitis C. Phase II trials for ...

Thymosin Alpha 1 Peptide: Modulation of Cytokine Production . Findings imply that Tα1 may have an impact on the cytokine microenvironment that exists inside the immune system.

A member of Congress, who has led efforts to investigate alleged coronavirus scams, is calling for the federal government to crack down on an unproven treatment for COVID-19. Widespread sales of ...

Andreone and colleagues [8] conducted a randomized, multicenter trial of TA1 versus IFN- 2b. Criteria for inclusion were age 18 to 60 years, HBsAg in the serum for at least a year, positive serum ...