Immune peptides: adaptive vs innate

LL-37 vs Thymosin Alpha-1

Comparing LL-37 and Thymosin Alpha-1 across evidence, dosing, mechanisms, and research areas.

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Category
immune
immune
Molecular weight
3108.29 g/mol
Half-life
~2 hours
Admin routes
subcutaneous
Research areas
Immune modulationChronic infections (Hep B/C)Cancer immunotherapy adjunctVaccine response enhancementSepsis/critical care
Typical dosing
1500–3000 mcg · 2-3x weekly · 4-12 weeks
FDA status
research-only
Not FDA-approved in US. Approved in 37+ countries as Zadaxin (thymalfasin)
WADA status
Not listed
PubMed studies
857