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Updated 2025-11-09. Numbers and descriptions here follow the published literature rather than marketing material.
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.
The designation TB-500 circulates in laboratory and catalog contexts without a single agreed definition. Most product listings apply it to an N-terminally acetylated seven-residue fragment of thymosin beta-4, while other listings attach the same label to the full 43-residue protein. Because the term is commercial rather than systematic, two entries bearing identical names may describe different molecules. Any documentation should therefore state which sequence a given sample is claimed to contain.
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 mass | ≈889 Da for the 7-residue fragment | Full-length thymosin beta-4 is ≈4.9 kDa; catalogs differ |
| Appearance | White to off-white powder | Hygroscopic; weight shifts with residual moisture |
| Solubility class | Freely soluble in water | Also dissolves in aqueous buffers; poorly soluble in nonpolar solvents |
| Typical storage temperature | −20 °C, desiccated, protected from light | Once rehydrated, short-term holding at 2-8 °C |
| Typical analytical method | Reversed-phase HPLC with mass spectrometry | Purity by UV absorbance; identity by ESI-MS or MALDI-TOF |
The compound is most often distributed as a lyophilized powder, appearing white to off-white and forming a loose cake or fluffy solid. It is hygroscopic to some degree, so brief exposure to humid air can add water weight and complicate weighing. The peptide dissolves readily in water and in neutral aqueous buffers, and aqueous solubility is generally described as high, well above the concentrations used in typical assays. Some polar organic solvents are also usable, which matters when a concentrated stock is prepared before dilution into buffer.
Storage recommendations center on keeping the dry powder cold, dry, and dark. A freezer at -20 degrees Celsius or below is conventional, and desiccant is often included to limit moisture uptake. Once dissolved, the peptide is less stable, and solutions are typically kept frozen and thawed only once. Repeated freeze-thaw cycles are a common source of losses because they promote aggregation and adsorption to container surfaces. Working aliquots are therefore prepared in advance, and glass or low-binding plastic is usually preferred over ordinary laboratory plastic.
Identity and purity are assessed with a small set of standard techniques. Reverse-phase high-performance liquid chromatography gives a purity estimate from peak area, usually recorded at 214 or 220 nanometers, where the peptide bond absorbs. Mass spectrometry confirms the expected molecular mass and can reveal truncated or oxidized species. Amino acid analysis or tandem mass spectrometry sequencing can verify the sequence itself. Additional quality attributes include water content, residual trifluoroacetic acid carried over from purification, and endotoxin where the material is intended for biological work.
Once dissolved, the peptide is far less stable than the dry powder. Aqueous solutions are subject to hydrolysis, oxidation at susceptible residues and gradual loss of material through adsorption onto glass and plastic surfaces. Terminal glutamine can cyclise under some conditions, producing a related species that complicates purity assessment. Dilute solutions tend to lose a larger fraction of material to surfaces than concentrated ones. Buffers, pH and ionic strength all influence the rate of change, so stability figures are only meaningful when those parameters are stated alongside the storage interval.
Detection in biological samples relies on mass spectrometry, typically liquid chromatography coupled to tandem mass spectrometry after peptide extraction and enrichment. Intact peptides can also be confirmed by high-resolution mass measurement together with fragmentation data. Detection windows in urine are short because the peptide is degraded by proteases and cleared quickly, and concentrations are low. Many jurisdictions treat the compound as a prohibited substance in sport, grouped with peptide hormones and related factors, while it is not an approved therapeutic product. Identity and purity statements therefore rest on certificates of analysis, ideally issued by an independent laboratory.
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.
Full-length thymosin beta-4 consists of roughly forty-three amino acids and ranks among the more abundant small proteins in the cytoplasm. The fragment is much shorter, so it cannot reproduce every function attributed to the intact molecule. In cell culture, short actin-binding motifs can interfere with filament dynamics and cell movement, but such observations come from controlled experiments rather than from whole-animal work. Whether a truncated fragment produces the same effects as the parent protein remains an open question.
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.
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=== In-source fragmentation === Often, the ionization process is sufficiently violent to leave the resulting ions with sufficient internal energy to fragment within the mass spectrometer. If the product ions persist in their non-equilibrium state for a moderate amount of time before auto-dissociation this process is called metastable fragmentation. Nozzle-skimmer fragmentation refers to the purposeful induction of in-source fragmentation by increasing the nozzle-skimmer potential on usually electrospray based instruments. Although in-source fragmentation allows for fragmentation analysis, it is not technically tandem mass spectrometry unless metastable ions are mass analyzed or selected before auto-dissociation and a second stage of analysis is performed on the resulting fragments. In-source fragmentation can be used in lieu of tandem mass spectrometry through the utilization of enhanced in-source fragmentation annotation (EISA) technology which generates fragmentation that directly matches tandem mass spectrometry data. Fragments observed by EISA have higher signal intensity than traditional fragments which suffer losses in the collision cells of tandem mass spectrometers. EISA enables fragmentation data acquisition on MS1 mass analyzers such as time-of-flight and single quadrupole instruments. In-source fragmentation is often used in addition to tandem mass spectrometry (with post-source fragmentation) to allow for two steps of fragmentation in a pseudo MS3-type of experiment.
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Usually not, though usage overlaps. The label most often refers to a short acetylated fragment of the parent protein, while thymosin beta-4 itself is the full 43-residue molecule. Because suppliers vary, a sequence statement is needed to settle the question for any particular lot.
The name is a commercial label rather than a systematic chemical designation, so different vendors and papers attach it to different sequences. Some treat it as a fragment and others as the whole protein. Comparing two reports therefore requires checking what each one actually analyzed.
Typically it reflects the relative area of the main peak in a reversed-phase chromatogram at a given wavelength. It does not confirm the amino acid sequence, the counter-ion, or the amount of peptide by mass. Identity is normally established by a separate mass measurement.
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.