Tuftsin
Overview
[educational]A naturally occurring 4-aa fragment of immunoglobulin G (IgG) — the immune-active parent of Selank (which is stabilized tuftsin + 3 aa). — Selank deep dive
Mechanisms
[educational]Improves phagocytosis, educates T-cells, and shifts macrophages M1 → M2 (pro- → anti-inflammatory) — see Cytokine Modulation. — Selank deep dive
Evidence
[educational]Animal: improved sepsis survival, fungal-infection and autoimmune (MS/RA/lupus/IBD) models, some tumor inhibition. No human in-vivo data. — Selank deep dive