A practical reference on TB-500: what it is, how it behaves, what the literature reports, and where the honest uncertainties sit.
This page was last updated on 2026-05-16 and is reviewed periodically as new material appears.
Interest in the compound comes largely from studies of the parent protein, which participates in actin sequestration, cell migration and tissue repair processes. Whether a short fragment reproduces those activities is a separate question that remains open in the published record. Many summaries describe mechanisms by analogy to thymosin beta-4 rather than from direct measurements on the fragment. Claims about activity should be treated as provisional unless a cited study specifies the exact peptide, its purity and the assay used.
TB-500 is a laboratory label applied to a short synthetic peptide that is widely described as a fragment of thymosin beta-4, an actin-binding protein present in most mammalian cells. Suppliers and review articles usually present TB-500 as the N-terminal region of that protein, but the exact sequence attached to the name is not consistent across sources. Some product descriptions list a seven-residue chain; others use the label loosely for the parent protein itself. Because of that variation, any technical discussion of TB-500 needs to state which sequence is meant.
Identity and purity are usually assessed by reversed-phase high-performance liquid chromatography together with mass spectrometry. The chromatogram provides a purity estimate as a percentage of total peak area, while the mass spectrum confirms that the observed mass matches the expected value. Amino acid analysis or tandem mass spectrometry sequencing can provide additional confirmation. Reported purity figures depend on the column, gradient, and detection wavelength, so values from different laboratories are not directly comparable without method details.
Lyophilised peptide is normally reconstituted with sterile water or a neutral buffer shortly before use. Because repeated freeze-thaw cycles can degrade the material, dividing a reconstituted solution into single-use aliquots is a common practice. Working solutions are usually kept cold and protected from light. The exact shelf life depends on concentration, buffer composition, and handling, so it is often determined empirically rather than assumed.
| Property | Value | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Physical form | Lyophilised powder | Sealed vial; reconstituted before laboratory use |
| Appearance | White to off-white solid | Visual descriptor used on certificates of analysis |
| Solubility class | Water-soluble | Dissolves in water and aqueous buffers |
| Reported mass, fragment | Near 889 Da | Value depends on the stated sequence |
| Reported mass, parent protein | Near 4963 Da | 43-residue thymosin beta-4 |
The most frequently cited identity is a seven-residue fragment with the sequence LKKTETQ, taken from the actin-binding domain of the parent protein. A separate molecule, N-acetyl-seryl-aspartyl-lysyl-proline, often shortened to Ac-SDKP, derives from the same protein's N-terminal region and appears in overlapping literature. Reported molecular masses therefore differ between sources, and a mass value on its own does not establish which fragment is present. Confirmation requires a defined sequence rather than a single number.
Research interest in thymosin beta-4 fragments centres on actin sequestration, cell migration and tissue repair models. Most published work uses cultured cells or animal wound and cardiac preparations, and findings are generally described as preliminary. No fragment of this protein has been approved as a therapeutic product by major regulators. Reviews of the field note inconsistent dosing, delivery routes and outcome measures across studies, which complicates direct comparison. The material is best understood as a laboratory reagent with an active but unresolved research literature.
TB-500 is a catalogue name applied to a synthetic peptide related to thymosin beta-4, an actin-binding protein found in most mammalian cells. Suppliers do not use the label consistently: some describe it as the full 43-residue protein, others as a short fragment from the actin-binding region, and others as a related tetrapeptide. Because the name is commercial rather than chemical, two products sold under it may not contain the same molecule. This naming ambiguity is the first point to check in any description of the material.
Interest in the peptide grew during the 2000s and 2010s, when studies of tendon and ligament injuries in horses reported changes in lesion size after treatment. Those reports circulated widely outside the scientific literature and shaped much of the current online discussion. Subsequent reviews noted inconsistent study design, small groups, and a shortage of independent replication. Popular descriptions often blur the line between the fragment, the complete protein, and unrelated growth factors, which complicates comparisons across sources.
TB-500 is a synthetic peptide whose sequence corresponds to a short fragment near the N-terminus of thymosin beta-4, a small protein present in most mammalian cells. The fragment is commonly cited as containing the actin-binding region of the parent molecule, which is why it appears in laboratory work on cell migration and tissue repair. Suppliers distribute it as a lyophilised powder intended for research use. Its identity is defined by amino acid sequence and by the presence of an acetyl group on the N-terminal residue.
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.
TB-500 is a short synthetic peptide sold under a trade name rather than a systematic chemical name. Suppliers usually describe it as a fragment of thymosin beta-4 and ship it as a lyophilised powder intended for laboratory use. Because the label is commercial, the exact sequence attributed to it is not fully consistent across catalogues, and some listings present a seven-residue peptide while others describe related fragments of similar length. It is not an approved medicine in any major jurisdiction, and it is handled as a research chemical.
Thymosin beta-4 itself is a natural peptide of 43 residues found in many cell types and body fluids. Its best-characterised function is binding and sequestering actin monomers, which influences cytoskeletal dynamics. The sequence most often associated with TB-500, LKKTETQ, corresponds to part of that actin-binding region. A different fragment, Ac-SDKP, is also derived from the same parent peptide and is studied in its own right, which is one reason discussions of thymosin fragments can become confusing. The two are structurally distinct and are not interchangeable.
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No. TB-500 is a trade-style label used for a synthetic peptide described as a fragment of thymosin beta-4, while thymosin beta-4 is the full 43-residue protein. The two differ in size and are not interchangeable terms in analytical work.
Naming for research peptides is not standardised, and suppliers sometimes apply the same label to different chain lengths. Certificates of analysis and mass data are the practical way to determine what a given lot contains.
The fragment commonly cited under this label is reported near 889 Da, and the parent protein near 4963 Da. Reported values shift with the exact sequence and with residual counter-ions or water in the sample.
The lyophilised powder is typically held at -20 C or lower in a dry, dark place. Reconstituted solutions are aliquoted and frozen to avoid repeated freeze-thaw cycles.