# How Do Peptides Affect the Immune System?

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    Peptides interact with the immune system through multiple mechanisms, serving as both regulators and effectors of immune function. Thymic peptides like Thymosin Alpha-1 and Thymalin support immune function by promoting T-cell maturation and differentiation, enhancing the body's ability to recognize and respond to pathogens and abnormal cells. Antimicrobial peptides like LL-37 and defensins directly kill bacteria, viruses, and fungi through membrane disruption.


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