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Updated 2026-05-04. Numbers and descriptions here follow the published literature rather than marketing material.
Proposed activity centers on actin sequestration and on the movement of cells during repair processes. In cell culture and animal models, the fragment has been associated with migration, tube formation, and tissue remodeling. These observations are frequently described as preliminary, because most published work uses rodent or in vitro systems rather than controlled human trials. Whether the short fragment reproduces the effects of the full protein remains an open question, and the relationship between dose, route, and measured outcome is not well characterized.
The compound circulates in the literature as a research reagent rather than an approved therapeutic. Regulatory agencies in several countries have not authorized it for medical use, and sporting bodies list related thymosin beta-4 peptides among prohibited substances. Suppliers typically market it with a purity figure and a certificate of analysis, while peer-reviewed clinical reports remain sparse. Discussions therefore often separate laboratory findings from anecdotal reports, and reviewers tend to note the small size and methodological limits of the available studies.
TB-500 refers to a synthetic peptide fragment derived from the actin-binding region of thymosin beta-4, a protein present in most mammalian cells. The full protein contains forty-three amino acids, while the commonly sold fragment is a much shorter acetylated sequence, often cited as LKKTETQ. The fragment retains part of the actin-binding motif but lacks the remainder of the parent protein. Material sold under this name is usually lyophilized powder intended for laboratory research, and it is not a finished pharmaceutical product.
TB-500 is a shorthand label used in supplier catalogs and online discussion for a short synthetic peptide described as a fragment of thymosin beta-4. Most product listings present it as the N-terminally acetylated heptapeptide Ac-LKKTETQ, a sequence corresponding to the actin-binding region of the parent protein. The name is not a formal chemical designation and does not appear in standard nomenclature systems. Because labeling practices vary between vendors, two products sold under the same name may not contain the same molecule, and the stated sequence should be treated as a claim rather than a fixed definition.
Thymosin beta-4 is a naturally occurring protein of 43 amino acids found in most mammalian cells, where it binds actin monomers and influences filament dynamics. It was first isolated from thymus tissue in the early 1980s, and its actin-binding activity was later mapped to a short region near the N-terminus. The synthetic fragment sold as TB-500 was designed to reproduce that region rather than the full protein. Whether a short fragment reproduces the behavior of the intact molecule remains an open question, since the parent protein carries additional structural elements outside the binding region.
| Property | Value | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Appearance | White to off-white powder | Lyophilized solid as supplied |
| Water solubility | Soluble | Dissolves in aqueous media |
| Typical storage temperature | -20 °C | Dry powder, desiccated, protected from light |
| Typical analytical method | RP-HPLC with mass spectrometry | Purity from peak area; mass for identity |
| Common synonyms | Tβ4 fragment; thymosin beta-4 fragment | Naming varies by supplier and catalogue |
Dry powder is commonly held at minus twenty degrees Celsius, with some suppliers recommending lower temperatures for long-term archival storage. Once dissolved, solutions are typically kept cold and protected from light, since aqueous peptide solutions can lose integrity through hydrolysis or oxidation over time. Stability data specific to this fragment are limited in the public literature, and much of the guidance comes from general peptide handling practice rather than from controlled degradation studies. Users therefore treat stated shelf lives as approximate rather than fixed.
Identity and purity are normally assessed with reversed-phase high-performance liquid chromatography, paired with mass spectrometry to confirm molecular mass. A certificate of analysis reports a purity percentage, usually derived from chromatographic peak area, but that figure does not by itself prove a correct sequence or the absence of counterions. Independent verification may include amino acid analysis or peptide mapping. Batch-to-batch variation is a documented concern in the research chemical market, and the gap between a quoted purity value and actual peptide content can be substantial when the material is a salt or retains residual water.
No major regulatory agency has approved TB-500 for therapeutic use, and it holds no pharmacopoeial monograph. The name appears on the World Anti-Doping Agency prohibited list within the class covering peptide hormones, growth factors, and related substances. Detection in doping control relies on mass spectrometric methods applied to urine, often after preparation steps that concentrate the analyte. Discussion of TB-500 therefore clusters in biochemistry, sports medicine, and anti-doping literature rather than in registered clinical trials.
TB-500 is a synthetic peptide preparation marketed under a name derived from thymosin beta-4, a 43-residue actin-binding protein first isolated from thymus tissue. The full-length protein has a reported molecular mass near 4963 Da, while material sold as TB-500 is often described as a fragment containing the actin-binding motif LKKTETQ. Because suppliers use the name inconsistently, published sources sometimes refer to the same label as a fragment, a synthetic copy, or a related analog. This naming ambiguity complicates direct comparison of reports across studies.
The fragment most often associated with the name carries the sequence Ac-LKKTETQ, matching residues 17 through 23 of thymosin beta-4. That region holds the actin-binding motif responsible for much of the parent protein's biochemical activity. Apart from N-terminal acetylation the peptide is unmodified and contains no disulfide bonds, so it shows little ordered secondary structure in solution. Full-length thymosin beta-4 is instead a 43-residue polypeptide of roughly 4.9 kDa found widely across mammalian cell types.
Material sold under this label typically arrives as a freeze-dried powder in a sealed vial with a certificate of analysis. Such certificates usually report reversed-phase chromatography purity plus a mass confirmation, and stated purities commonly sit between 95 and 99 percent. Counter-ion identity, residual trifluoroacetate, water content, and peptide net weight are separate specifications that a certificate may or may not include. A purity figure alone does not establish sequence identity, so independent mass verification remains the practical check.
Reconstitution of a lyophilized peptide is normally done with sterile water or a suitable buffer under aseptic conditions. Adding solvent down the vial wall and allowing gentle dissolution instead of vigorous vortexing reduces the chance of aggregation, which can lower the effective concentration of the resulting solution. Concentrated stocks are usually diluted into working buffer shortly before use. Because no standard preparation protocol exists for TB-500 specifically, laboratories adapt general peptide handling practice, and reported results may reflect differing preparation choices.
Dry peptide powder is commonly kept at −20 °C in a desiccated container away from light, a practice that limits moisture uptake and oxidation. Once dissolved, solutions are generally held at 2–8 °C for short periods or frozen at −20 °C or lower for longer storage, with repeated freeze-thaw cycles avoided. Hydrolysis and oxidation are the main degradation routes for peptides in solution, and both accelerate at higher temperature or extreme pH. Published stability data specific to TB-500 are limited, so shelf life should be treated as uncertain.
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TB-500 is a name used for a short synthetic peptide fragment taken from the actin-binding region of thymosin beta-4. Material sold under this label is usually a lyophilized powder supplied for laboratory research rather than a licensed medicine. The commonly cited sequence is LKKTETQ.
The parent protein contains forty-three amino acids, while the fragment carries only a short motif from one region. The fragment can interact with actin in vitro, but it does not include the rest of the protein structure. Whether the shorter molecule behaves the same way in living systems is not settled.
Published controlled human studies are scarce, and most activity reports come from cell culture or animal models. Reviews often describe the evidence base as limited and methodologically uneven. Open questions include the relationship between route, dose, and measured outcomes.
Most listings describe it as a short acetylated peptide with the sequence Ac-LKKTETQ, presented as a region of thymosin beta-4. The label is a trade-style name rather than a standardized chemical name, so the exact content of a given vial depends on the supplier.