Tuftsin
Tuftsin (thymic tetrapeptide Thr-Lys-Pro-Arg)
4 Amino Acids · MW: 500 Da
Amino Acids
4
Molecular Weight
500 Da
Half-life
minutes
Research Score
3.8
Studies
50
Storage
Store lyophilized at -20°C, reconstituted at 2-8°C
What is Tuftsin?
Tuftsin is an endogenous thymic peptide fragment that enhances innate immune cell function. It has also been studied in wound repair and tissue recovery contexts where phagocytic clearance and immune signaling matter.
Key Benefits & Mechanisms
phagocyte activation
infection-control support
repair signaling
tissue-cleanup support
Research Summary
Tuftsin literature centers on macrophage activation, phagocytosis, and host-defense enhancement. Additional studies have explored roles in wound healing, adjunctive tissue recovery, and immune-mediated repair.
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