Thymosin α1 protects liver and aorta from oxidative damage in atherosclerotic rabbits

The thymus hormones were reported to be effective on lipid peroxidation and the antioxidant system. Thymus plays a broader role than just regulating the immune system. Thymosin α1 is the first subgroup extracted from thymosin F5 and has higher biological activity than thymosin F5. In the present study, we have examined the effects of thymosin α1 on lipid levels and lipid peroxidation and glutathione (GSH) content in the plasma, liver and aorta...