Thymosin alpha-1

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Contents [hide] 1 Description 2 Source Organism 3 Taxomomy 4 Subcellular Localization 5 Developmental Stage 6 Similarity 7 Post translational Modification 8 Function 9 GeneID

Description

Prothymosin alpha [Contains: Thymosin alpha-1].

Source Organism

Bos taurus (Bovine).

Taxomomy

Eukaryota; Metazoa; Chordata; Craniata; Vertebrata; Euteleostomi;Mammalia; Eutheria; Laurasiatheria; Cetartiodactyla; Ruminantia;Pecora; Bovidae; Bovinae; Bos.

Subcellular Localization

Nucleus.

Developmental Stage

Similarity

Belongs to the pro/parathymosin family.

Post translational Modification

Covalently linked to a small RNA of about 20 nucleotides (By similarity).

Function

It is a potent immunopotentiating agent

GeneID

Categories:Hormones