TB-500 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 2026-01-19. Numbers and descriptions here follow the published literature rather than marketing material.
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.
Regulatory status differs by country, but TB-500 is not an approved pharmaceutical in major jurisdictions. It is commonly sold as a research chemical for laboratory use, which places responsibility for identity and purity on the supplier and the laboratory. Published human data are limited, and most reports involve preclinical models or cell culture. Questions about whether the fragment mimics all actions of thymosin beta-4, and under which conditions, remain open. Independent verification of any material is therefore a practical requirement in research settings.
TB-500 is a synthetic heptapeptide with the sequence Ac-LKKTETQ. It corresponds to a short N-terminal region of thymosin beta-4, a 43-amino-acid protein found in many cell types. The fragment contains an actin-binding motif, which is one reason it appears in laboratory studies of cell migration and cytoskeletal dynamics. TB-500 is not the full-length protein and is produced as a research chemical rather than an approved therapeutic agent. Its molecular weight is approximately 889 Da.
| Property | Value | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Appearance | White to off-white lyophilized powder | Typical form for short synthetic peptides |
| Solubility class | Freely soluble in water and aqueous buffer | Dissolution aided by gentle mixing, not vigorous shaking |
| Typical storage temperature | −20 °C, desiccated | −80 °C used for long-term holding |
| Common analytical method | Reverse-phase HPLC with UV detection near 214 nm | Identity confirmed separately by mass spectrometry |
| Common synonyms | Thymosin beta-4 fragment; TB4 fragment | Naming varies between suppliers and publications |
The compound circulates in the literature as a research reagent rather than an approved therapeutic. Regulatory agencies in several countries have not authorized it for medical use, and sporting bodies list related thymosin beta-4 peptides among prohibited substances. Suppliers typically market it with a purity figure and a certificate of analysis, while peer-reviewed clinical reports remain sparse. Discussions therefore often separate laboratory findings from anecdotal reports, and reviewers tend to note the small size and methodological limits of the available studies.
TB-500 refers to a synthetic peptide fragment derived from the actin-binding region of thymosin beta-4, a protein present in most mammalian cells. The full protein contains forty-three amino acids, while the commonly sold fragment is a much shorter acetylated sequence, often cited as LKKTETQ. The fragment retains part of the actin-binding motif but lacks the remainder of the parent protein. Material sold under this name is usually lyophilized powder intended for laboratory research, and it is not a finished pharmaceutical product.
Proposed activity centers on actin sequestration and on the movement of cells during repair processes. In cell culture and animal models, the fragment has been associated with migration, tube formation, and tissue remodeling. These observations are frequently described as preliminary, because most published work uses rodent or in vitro systems rather than controlled human trials. Whether the short fragment reproduces the effects of the full protein remains an open question, and the relationship between dose, route, and measured outcome is not well characterized.
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.
== Discontinuation of clinical development == During phase I human clinical trials for the treatment of cocaine abuse, development of JDTic was halted due to the occurrence of non-sustained ventricular tachycardia, a type of arrhythmia that can potentially be life-threatening. As a result, new KOR antagonists with more favorable drug profiles (e.g., short-acting, improved brain penetration, etc.), such as ALKS-5461 (a combination of buprenorphine and samidorphan) and CERC-501 (formerly LY-2456302), are being developed instead. The discontinuation of the clinical development of JDTic is detailed in the following important literature quote:
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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.
Not necessarily. Some vendors use the name for the full 43-residue protein, while others apply it to a short actin-binding fragment or to a related tetrapeptide. The sequence should be confirmed from documentation rather than assumed from the label.
No thymosin beta-4 fragment holds marketing approval as a medicine in major jurisdictions. Material offered for sale is typically labelled for laboratory research only.
TB-500 is a synthetic heptapeptide corresponding to a fragment of thymosin beta-4. It is used in laboratory research and is not an approved drug.