Objective: To investigate the effect of thymosin alpha1 on immunological function and protein metabolism in peritoneal sepsis rats.

Methods: We observed the effect of thymosin alpha1 on T cell subclassification, TNFalpha, IL-6, IL-10, albumin, C-reactive protein (CRP) and mortality in cecal ligation and puncture (CLP) induced septic rats.

Results: Concentration of TNFalpha and IL-6 in CLP induced septic rats increased significantly, and concentration of IL-10 decreased significantly compared to control group. Thymosin alpha1 significantly decreased TNFalpha, IL-6, and significantly raised concentration of plasma IL-10, percent of CD(3), CD(4), and CD(4)/CD(8) in septic group. Thymosin alpha1 reduced degressive degree of albumin. Concentration of CRP increased in both septic groups, but was less prominently in thymosin alpha1 treated group. Thymosin alpha1 reduced cumulate 7-day mortality.

Conclusion: Thymosin alpha1 can improve immunological function, inflammation condition and protein metabolism.

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