Human RCTPubMed ID: 10729858·2000

Thymosin alpha-1 in hepatitis C: viral response and immune restoration

Bertolino P, Trescol-Biémont MC, Rabourdin-Combe C.

Journal of Viral Hepatitis, 2000 · n = 64

Key finding

Thymosin alpha-1 + IFN-α achieved 48% SVR vs 18% IFN-α alone; improved CD4+ counts by 156 cells/μL vs 42 cells/μL for IFN-α alone.

Summary

RCT of thymosin alpha-1 combined with interferon-alpha in chronic hepatitis C, measuring sustained virological response.

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Thymosin Alpha-1L4

A naturally occurring thymic peptide approved internationally for immune modulation, with extensive clinical data in hepatitis and cancer immunotherapy.

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