01 /What it is
Tuftsin is a natural tetrapeptide (Thr-Lys-Pro-Arg) cleaved from the heavy chain of immunoglobulin G. It is a classical reference peptide in immune system research and a parent sequence for the synthetic peptide Selank.
02 /How it works
In research models, Tuftsin is studied as an activator of macrophage and neutrophil phagocytic activity. Its mechanism is investigated in phagocyte research and innate immune signaling research.
03 /What researchers explore it for
Researchers have explored Tuftsin in phagocyte research, in innate immune research, and in research as a parent peptide for synthetic analogs such as Selank.
04 /Safety and interactions
Tuftsin is for laboratory research use only and is not for human consumption. Not medical advice. Not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
05 /Research notes
Peptide family: immunoglobulin derived peptides. Frequently compared with Selank and N-Acetyl Selank. The Apothify library lists Tuftsin for encyclopedia coverage only.
Related peptides
Selank · N-Acetyl Selank