Thymosin alpha-1

Authors: Ancell CD, Phipps J, Young L

Journal
Am J Health Syst Pharm
Year
2001
Citations
500
Type
Review
Subject
Human
Condition
Immune Modulation / Hepatitis
View Paper DOI: 10.1093/ajhp/58.10.886

Abstract

The pharmacology, pharmacokinetics, clinical efficacy, adverse effects, and dosage and administration of thymosin alpha-1 (TA1) are reviewed.. TA1 is a synthetic polypeptide.. The drug is in Phase III trials for the treatment of hepatitis C and in Phase II trials for hepatitis B.

Key Findings

The pharmacology, pharmacokinetics, clinical efficacy, adverse effects, and dosage and administration of thymosin alpha-1 (TA1) are reviewed.

Study Design

Phase 2 clinical trial