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Reviewed 2026-02-22. Anything still debated is marked as such rather than presented as settled.
Thymosin beta-4 is a 43-residue actin-binding protein found in most mammalian cell types, where it participates in cytoskeletal regulation and cell migration. TB-500 represents only a short fragment of that protein and does not include the remaining residues. Whether the isolated fragment reproduces the full range of activities reported for the intact protein remains an open question. Researchers commonly treat the two as related but distinct entities when comparing results.
Published work involving this sequence spans actin-binding assays, cell-migration studies, wound-healing models, and cardiovascular or musculoskeletal experiments. Much of the biological rationale derives from in vitro systems and animal models, and the number of controlled human studies is small. Reported outcomes vary across preparations, doses, and routes, which complicates comparison between studies. Reviews generally describe the evidence base as preliminary rather than settled. Mechanistic explanations are often proposed by analogy to the parent protein rather than demonstrated directly.
TB-500 is a synthetic seven-amino-acid peptide with the sequence LKKTETQ, corresponding to residues 17 through 23 of the protein thymosin beta-4. The N-terminus is typically acetylated in the described form, giving a monoisotopic mass near 888.5 Da and an average mass of about 889 Da. The designation TB-500 is a catalogue label rather than a formal chemical name, and the same sequence appears in the literature under several alternative abbreviations. It is handled as a research reagent rather than a pharmaceutical product.
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.
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.
| Property | Value | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Molecular formula | C38H68N10O14 | Acetylated heptapeptide form |
| Monoisotopic mass | 888.5 Da | Average mass about 889 Da |
| Appearance | White to off-white solid | Usually supplied as lyophilised powder |
| Solubility class | Highly water soluble | Also dissolves in aqueous buffers |
| Common synonyms | Tbeta4 fragment, thymosin beta-4 (17-23) | Refer to the same sequence |
Detection in biological matrices generally relies on liquid chromatography coupled with tandem mass spectrometry, because the peptide lacks a convenient ultraviolet chromophore beyond the amide backbone. Immunoassays have been described, but antibodies raised against the fragment can cross-react with the full-length protein or with unrelated peptides, so findings usually require confirmation by a second technique. Sample preparation typically involves protein precipitation followed by solid-phase extraction. Reported detection windows depend on dose, route, matrix, and instrument sensitivity.
Lyophilised material is stable for extended periods when kept dry and cold, and suppliers typically recommend storage well below freezing. Once dissolved, the peptide is handled at refrigeration temperatures and used within a short period, because peptide bonds and the acetylated terminus can be affected by repeated freeze-thaw cycles, proteases, or extreme pH. Bacteriostatic water and saline are both described as solvents, although preservatives can interfere with some analytical workflows. Reconstituted solutions are inspected for particulates before use.
Sports authorities classify the peptide as a prohibited substance, and it appears on the World Anti-Doping Agency list under peptide hormones, growth factors, and related substances. Racing jurisdictions for horses and dogs have issued separate restrictions, and several national bodies treat it as a controlled or prescription-only item. As a research chemical it is sold without a therapeutic indication, and labels usually state that the product is not for human or veterinary use. Regulatory treatment therefore varies by country.
Animal work has examined the peptide in models of cardiac injury, skin wounding, and corneal repair, with reported outcomes covering cell migration, inflammatory cell influx, and tissue remodeling. Several of those experiments used the full-length protein or longer fragments instead of the seven-residue sequence, which makes direct comparison between reports difficult. Results are generally described as tissue-dependent, and effect sizes vary considerably across laboratories. Independent replication is uneven, so the overall picture is incomplete rather than settled.
Controlled human trials of the short fragment are scarce. Much of what appears in review articles is extrapolated from animal models or from studies of the parent protein, and literature searches return a larger body of cardiac and ophthalmic work on thymosin beta-4 than on the abbreviated peptide. Regulatory treatment differs by jurisdiction, and in several countries the material is handled as a research chemical rather than an approved therapeutic. Statements about human benefit should be read as provisional.
Lyophilized TB-500 is hygroscopic and should be kept dry before use. The usual storage recommendation for the solid is -20 °C, protected from light and moisture. Once dissolved, the peptide is less stable, and repeated freeze-thaw cycles can promote aggregation or degradation. Laboratories often divide a reconstituted solution into single-use aliquots and store them at -80 °C. Exact stability limits depend on buffer, pH, and concentration, so published data do not define a single universal condition.
Identity and purity are checked with chromatographic and mass spectrometric methods. Reverse-phase high-performance liquid chromatography separates the peptide from related impurities, while mass spectrometry confirms the expected molecular mass. A certificate of analysis may report a purity percentage, but the laboratory should still verify the material independently. Common quality concerns include truncated sequences, deamidation, oxidation, and residual solvents from synthesis. Because TB-500 is short, some impurities can differ from the target by only a few mass units.
Reconstitution practices affect downstream measurements. The dry powder is typically dissolved in sterile water or a suitable aqueous buffer, then mixed gently rather than vortexed at high speed. Visible particles or cloudiness suggest incomplete dissolution or contamination and should be investigated. For long-term storage, aliquots should be labeled with concentration, solvent, and date. Open questions include how different buffers alter peptide conformation and whether specific container materials adsorb the peptide. Those variables can change apparent concentration in assays even when the chemical identity is correct.
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.
Identity and purity checks for peptide material typically combine reversed-phase high-performance liquid chromatography with mass measurement, since retention time alone cannot confirm a sequence. Mass measurement verifies the expected molecular mass within instrument tolerance, while chromatographic peak area provides a purity estimate. Anti-doping analysis of urine uses related but more sensitive workflows, sometimes after solid-phase extraction. For research material, batch documentation, certificate content, and independent testing are common points of scrutiny, because supply chains outside pharmaceutical regulation vary widely in the paperwork they provide.
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===== MeSH D08.811.520.224 – carbon-carbon lyases (EC 4.1) ===== MeSH D08.811.520.224.062 – aldehyde lyases MeSH D08.811.520.224.062.250 – 2-dehydro-3-deoxyphosphoheptonate aldolase MeSH D08.811.520.224.062.400 – fructose-bisphosphate aldolase MeSH D08.811.520.224.125 – carboxy-lyases MeSH D08.811.520.224.125.050 – adenosylmethionine decarboxylase MeSH D08.811.520.224.125.100 – aromatic-L-amino-acid decarboxylase MeSH D08.811.520.224.125.100.500 – dopa decarboxylase MeSH D08.811.520.224.125.250 – glutamate decarboxylase MeSH D08.811.520.224.125.300 – histidine decarboxylase MeSH D08.811.520.224.125.350 – indole-3-glycerol-phosphate synthase MeSH D08.811.520.224.125.387 – methylmalonyl-coa decarboxylase MeSH D08.811.520.224.125.425 – ornithine decarboxylase MeSH D08.811.520.224.125.450 – orotidine-5'-phosphate decarboxylase MeSH D08.811.520.224.125.500 – phosphoenolpyruvate carboxykinase (atp) MeSH D08.811.520.224.125.550 – phosphoenolpyruvate carboxykinase (gtp) MeSH D08.811.520.224.125.650 – phosphoenolpyruvate carboxylase MeSH D08.811.520.224.125.750 – pyruvate decarboxylase MeSH D08.811.520.224.125.800 – ribulose-bisphosphate carboxylase MeSH D08.811.520.224.125.875 – tyrosine decarboxylase MeSH D08.811.520.224.125.900 – uroporphyrinogen decarboxylase MeSH D08.811.520.224.187 – deoxyribodipyrimidine photo-lyase MeSH D08.811.520.224.600 – oxo-acid-lyases MeSH D08.811.520.224.600.200 – anthranilate synthase MeSH D08.811.520.224.600.700 – isocitrate lyase MeSH D08.811.520.224.800 – tryptophanase MeSH D08.811.520.224.900 – tyrosine phenol-lyase
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No. TB-500 is a short synthetic peptide matching residues 17 to 23 of thymosin beta-4, while the parent protein contains 43 residues. The fragment lacks the rest of the protein sequence, so the two are related but not identical.
It consists of leucine, lysine, lysine, threonine, glutamic acid, threonine, and glutamine in that order. The N-terminal leucine is usually acetylated in the forms described in catalogues.
Controlled human data is limited, and most published findings come from cell culture or animal work. This makes it difficult to state clinical effects with confidence.
TB-500 is a trade-style label for a synthetic peptide connected to thymosin beta-4. It is sold mainly through research-chemical channels and is not a single chemically defined product across suppliers.