Thymosin

Thymalfasin, also referred to as thymosin alpha 1, is a synthetic preparation of a thymic peptide which circulates in the blood naturally, and is instrumental in the immune response to certain cancers and viral infections. ❋ Unknown (2008)

Researchers are studying a number of compounds, including thymosin, an extract of the thymus gland, for treatment of hepatitis C infection. ❋ Sanjiv Chopra (2001)

The mice in the study were treated with thymosin alpha 1 (Talpha1/thymalfasin), a synthetic form of the hormone thymosin, produced by the thymus gland. ❋ Unknown (2010)

"We know that thymosin is currently being used in Europe to treat cancer, so we set out to see what effect this could have on glioblastomas." ❋ Unknown (2010)

Mexico Patent and Trademark Office for the use of thymosin beta 4 Tβ4, its analogues, isoforms, and other derivatives, for preventing or healing the damage that occurs from a myocardial event, or heart attack. ❋ Unknown (2010)

SciClone's Zadaxin (thymalfasin or thymosin alpha 1) is sold in over 30 countries for the treatment of hepatitis B (HBV) and hepatitis C (HCV), certain cancers and as a vaccine adjuvant. ❋ Pillscribe (2010)

"The study demonstrated that the thymosin β4 level was significantly lowered in liver failure patients, suggesting that thymosin β4 might become a new therapeutic agent for liver failure caused by chronic HBV infection," concluded the research team. ❋ Unknown (2010)

ZADAXIN, scientifically referred to as thymalfasin or thymosin alpha 1, is SciClone's synthetic preparation of thymalfasin, a peptide produced by the thymus gland which circulates in the blood naturally and is instrumental in immune responses. ❋ Unknown (2010)

Epithelial cells produce thymic hormones, thymosin and thymopoetin www. freelivedoctor.com ❋ Rajud521 (2010)

It was reported that serum thymosin β4 levels were significantly lower in patients with chronic hepatitis B infection and that the magnitude of the reduction of thymosin β4 was closely related to the severity of the hepatic injury and to patient death. ❋ Unknown (2010)