Thymosin Alpha-1
A peptide studied for immune signaling
Available by prescription, after a nurse practitioner consultation.
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How it works
Book a consultation
Start online or in person. It only takes a minute, and the consultation can be done from home.
Meet with a nurse practitioner
They review your health history and your goals, and talk through whether a peptide is a good fit for you.
Get your prescription
If a peptide is appropriate, your provider writes the prescription. If it is not the right choice for you, they will tell you that too.
We order it for your visit
We order your peptide from our compounding pharmacy so it is ready for you. Your card is charged when the prescription is processed.
Important Information
Most peptides are not FDA-approved for the uses discussed publicly, and are prescribed at the discretion of a licensed provider after an individual evaluation. A peptide is not appropriate for everyone, and individual results vary.
Peptide therapy at Cienega Medical is available by prescription only. You start with a consultation with one of our nurse practitioners, who reviews your health history, your goals, and whether a peptide is appropriate for you. If it is, they write the prescription and we order it from our compounding pharmacy for your visit. If it is not, they will tell you that too.
What Is Thymosin Alpha-1?
Thymosin alpha-1 (Tα1), also called thymalfasin, is a 28-amino-acid peptide originally isolated from a thymus-gland extract and now produced synthetically. It has been the subject of laboratory and clinical research in the field of immunology. In the United States, thymosin alpha-1 is not an FDA-approved drug and is classified as a research peptide. A synthetic version is registered as a pharmaceutical product in a number of other countries under various trade names. This page is provided for general educational reference only.
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What is thymosin alpha-1?
Thymosin alpha-1 (also written Tα1 or thymalfasin) is a 28-amino-acid peptide fragment that was first identified in extracts of the thymus gland. It is now made synthetically and has been studied in laboratory and clinical research settings. It is a frequently referenced compound in scientific literature on the immune system.
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Is thymosin alpha-1 FDA-approved?
No. Thymosin alpha-1 is not approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration and is considered a research peptide in the United States. A synthetic form is registered as a pharmaceutical product in some other countries, but regulatory status differs by jurisdiction.
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Can I get Thymosin Alpha-1 at Cienega Medical?
Thymosin Alpha-1 is available by prescription following a nurse practitioner consultation. It is approved in a number of countries outside the United States but is not FDA-approved here. Your provider will review whether it is appropriate for you.
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How do I start?
Book a consultation. One of our nurse practitioners will review your health history and goals with you, and if a peptide is appropriate they will write the prescription and we will order it for your visit. Your card is charged when the prescription is processed.
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