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Updated 2026-06-18. Numbers and descriptions here follow the published literature rather than marketing material.
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.
Lyophilised peptide powders are hygroscopic, and the fragment absorbs atmospheric moisture when a vial is opened at room temperature. Weighing and aliquoting are normally done quickly in a dry environment, and stock solutions are divided into single-use portions before freezing. Repeated freeze-thaw cycles are avoided because they promote aggregation and can shift the measured content of a vial. These practices are general to synthetic peptides rather than unique to this sequence, but they matter more for short chains kept for long periods.
The seven-residue chain carries several polar and charged side chains, so it dissolves readily in water and in aqueous buffers near neutral pH. No cysteine is present, so disulphide formation is not a concern and reducing agents are unnecessary. Dilute ammonium hydroxide or acetonitrile-water mixtures are sometimes used for stock solutions when initial dissolution is slow. Strongly alkaline conditions and prolonged contact with oxidising agents are avoided because they can modify lysine-containing stretches, and haze in solution usually signals incomplete dissolution or aggregated material.
| Property | Value | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Generic designation | Synthetic thymosin beta-4 N-terminal fragment | Peptide nomenclature varies by supplier |
| Peptide length | Approximately 17 amino acid residues | Reported length sometimes differs between sources |
| N-terminal modification | Acetyl group | Affects mass and chromatographic behaviour |
| Compound class | Small synthetic peptide | Not a small-molecule drug |
| Common synonyms | TB4 fragment; thymosin beta-4 fragment | Naming is inconsistent in popular media |
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.
Interest in the fragment grew during the 1990s and 2000s, when it moved from laboratory work into sports and supplement markets. Anti-doping bodies added thymosin beta-4 fragments to prohibited lists, and a small number of adverse analytical findings have been reported in competition testing. Published controlled human trials remain scarce. Most mechanistic evidence comes from cell culture and animal models, and those studies examine endpoints such as cell migration, wound closure and inflammation markers. That evidence supports research interest but does not establish clinical benefit, and broad regenerative claims should be read as unverified.
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.
The word hormone is derived from Greek, meaning set in motion. Early in the study of plant hormones, "phytohormone" was the commonly used term, but its use is less widely applied now. Plant hormones affect gene expression and transcription levels, cellular division, and growth. They are naturally produced within plants, though very similar chemicals are produced by fungi and bacteria that can also affect plant growth. Both natural hormones and many synthetic compounds are used in agriculture as plant growth regulators (PGRs) to regulate the growth of cultivated plants, weeds, and in vitro-grown plants and plant cells. Plant hormones are not nutrients, but chemicals that in small amounts promote and influence the growth, development, and differentiation of cells and tissues. The biosynthesis of plant hormones within plant tissues is often diffuse and not always localized. Plants lack glands to produce and store hormones, because, unlike animals—which have two circulatory systems (lymphatic and cardiovascular) —plants use more passive means to move chemicals around their bodies. Plants utilize simple chemicals as hormones, which move more easily through their tissues. They are often produced and used on a local basis within the plant body. Plant cells produce hormones that affect even different regions of the cell producing the hormone. Hormones are transported within the plant by utilizing four types of movements. For localized movement, cytoplasmic streaming within cells and slow diffusion of ions and molecules between cells are utilized.
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It is a synthetic peptide based on a short sequence near the start of thymosin beta-4. It is supplied as a research chemical rather than as a licensed pharmaceutical product.
No. Thymosin beta-4 is the full-length protein of about forty-three amino acids, while the fragment covers only its beginning. The two are related but are not interchangeable in experimental or analytical terms.
The label is a catalogue designation that became common in non-technical discussion. Scientific papers usually refer to the fragment by sequence or as a thymosin beta-4 N-terminal peptide.
Divide it into single-use aliquots and hold them frozen at -20 °C or below, protected from light. Repeated thawing of one container is the main avoidable source of variability.