TB-500
Thymosin Beta-4 · Tβ4
A synthetic version of the naturally occurring peptide Thymosin Beta-4, studied for tissue repair, inflammation reduction, and vascular remodeling.
Half-Life
~3-5 days (subcutaneous)
MW
4963.5 Da
Amino Acids
43 AA
Evidence
Moderate Evidence
Regulatory Status
Research compound. Not FDA/EMA approved. WADA prohibited list.
In Plain English
A natural protein that acts like a GPS for your repair cells — helping them migrate to injured areas faster and building new blood vessels to feed healing tissue. Your body produces it naturally; TB-500 is a synthetic version of its most active piece.
Overview
TB-500 is a synthetic fragment of the naturally occurring protein Thymosin Beta-4. It is found naturally in almost all human and animal cells and plays key roles in cell migration, differentiation, and survival. It is widely researched in wound healing, cardiac repair, and musculoskeletal recovery contexts.
Common Formats
- Lyophilized powder (injectable)
- 5mg vials standard
Storage Notes
Lyophilized: -20°C long term, 4°C for 3 months. Reconstituted: 4°C, use within 4 weeks. Light-sensitive.
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Related Compounds
BPC-157
A 15 amino acid peptide derived from human gastric juice, widely researched for its tissue-healing and cytoprotective properties.
GHK-Cu
A naturally occurring copper complex peptide with potent wound healing, anti-aging, and regenerative properties studied extensively for skin and tissue applications.
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