lyophilised powder comes up often in conversation and rarely with the context attached. Here we lay out the basics in order, then work through the practical considerations.
Updated 2026-02-15. Numbers and descriptions here follow the published literature rather than marketing material.
Literature and online discussion often conflate TB-500 with full-length thymosin beta-4, even though the two differ in size and are not interchangeable in analytical terms. The fragment is produced by solid-phase peptide synthesis, and the product is a defined seven-residue chain rather than a biological extract. Because the term is a trade-style label, two vendors may supply materials of the same nominal sequence but different counter-ion content, purity, or water content. Comparisons across studies are therefore difficult unless the exact sequence and purity are reported.
TB-500 is a research peptide whose sequence matches residues 17 to 23 of thymosin beta-4, a 43-residue protein present in most mammalian cells. The chain is seven amino acids long, written as LKKTETQ, and is normally supplied with an acetyl group on the N-terminus. Suppliers list it as a lyophilised powder under the code name TB-500, and the same sequence appears elsewhere in catalogues as the thymosin beta-4 actin-binding fragment. The label is commercial rather than systematic, so no single authority fixes exactly what TB-500 denotes.
Discussion of TB-500 appears in several distinct literatures that rarely cite one another. Peer-reviewed studies usually describe in vitro assays or small animal experiments and are cautious about extrapolation. Veterinary and sports communities circulate anecdotal reports with limited methodological detail. Commercial listings add a third layer, often using the name interchangeably with thymosin beta-4 even though the two molecules differ in size and sequence. Regulatory status varies by country, and the compound is not a licensed medicine in most jurisdictions, so readers comparing sources should check which molecule and which purity each source actually describes.
TB-500 is a synthetic seven-residue peptide whose sequence, LKKTETQ, matches the N-terminal actin-binding region of thymosin beta-4. It is usually supplied in an N-terminally acetylated form, a modification that blocks the free amino terminus and can influence behavior in solution. In the research literature the same sequence appears under several names, including thymosin beta-4 fragment and shortened thymosin beta-4. Because it is a short peptide rather than the full 43-residue parent protein, its measured properties differ from those reported for thymosin beta-4 as a whole, and the two are not interchangeable in experimental design.
Thymosin beta-4 itself is a small, widely expressed protein that sequesters monomeric actin and participates in cell migration, angiogenesis, and tissue repair. Researchers have examined the shortened fragment as a possible mimic of some of these activities, reasoning that the actin-binding motif lies within the first few residues. Binding to monomeric actin has been observed in cell-free systems. Whether the fragment reproduces the broader effects of the full protein in living tissue remains an open question, and findings from animal models are frequently cited without a clear bridge to human physiology.
| Property | Value | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Appearance | White to off-white powder | Supplied as a lyophilised cake in sealed vials |
| Solubility class | Freely soluble in water | Polar and charged side chains dominate the sequence |
| Typical storage temperature | -20 °C or below | Dry and dark; a desiccant is often recommended |
| Identity confirmation | Mass spectrometry | Observed mass compared with the theoretical value |
| Common synonyms | Thymosin beta-4 fragment | Also written as T beta 4 fragment 17-23 |
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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No. Thymosin beta-4 is a 43-residue protein, while TB-500 matches only residues 17 to 23 of that chain. The two are related but differ in size, and a method that identifies one does not automatically identify the other.
It corresponds to the actin-binding region of thymosin beta-4. Commercial synthesis reproduces that seven-residue stretch, usually with an acetyl group on the N-terminus.
It is not authorised as a medicine in the United States or the European Union and is distributed as a research chemical. Labels consequently carry research-use-only statements rather than clinical indications.
No. Thymosin beta-4 is a 43-residue protein, while TB-500 refers to a seven-residue fragment corresponding to its N-terminal region. The two names are often used loosely in commercial and community writing, which obscures the difference in size, sequence, and likely behavior.