TB-500

The name usually refers to a synthetic peptide related to thymosin beta-4, a protein found in most human cells.

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Quick Answer

The name usually refers to a synthetic peptide related to thymosin beta-4, a protein found in most human cells. Sources use the name differently, so the exact sequence of any material should be checked on its data sheet.

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Basics

NameTB-500
TypeThymosin beta-4 related peptide
Regulatory StatusTo be confirmed from a current source

Key Areas of Research

Published research on TB-500 has looked at the following areas. The label shows the type of study.

  • Cell study Cell migration and wound-closure models.
  • Animal study Wound-healing and tissue-repair models in rodents.
  • Animal study Heart-tissue injury models in animals.
  • Cell study Formation of new blood vessels in cell models.

What Is Not Known

Most human clinical work concerns thymosin beta-4 itself, not the material sold as TB-500. Whether findings for one carry over to the other has to be checked.

For Research Use Only This page reports what published studies and researchers have found. It is information, not advice.