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Updated 2026-05-25. Numbers and descriptions here follow the published literature rather than marketing material.
TB-500 is a shorthand label used in supplier catalogs and online discussion for a short synthetic peptide described as a fragment of thymosin beta-4. Most product listings present it as the N-terminally acetylated heptapeptide Ac-LKKTETQ, a sequence corresponding to the actin-binding region of the parent protein. The name is not a formal chemical designation and does not appear in standard nomenclature systems. Because labeling practices vary between vendors, two products sold under the same name may not contain the same molecule, and the stated sequence should be treated as a claim rather than a fixed definition.
Thymosin beta-4 is a naturally occurring protein of 43 amino acids found in most mammalian cells, where it binds actin monomers and influences filament dynamics. It was first isolated from thymus tissue in the early 1980s, and its actin-binding activity was later mapped to a short region near the N-terminus. The synthetic fragment sold as TB-500 was designed to reproduce that region rather than the full protein. Whether a short fragment reproduces the behavior of the intact molecule remains an open question, since the parent protein carries additional structural elements outside the binding region.
Published research on the intact protein is substantial, covering actin regulation, cell migration, and wound models. Research using the heptapeptide fragment specifically is far smaller, and much of the circulating material originates in supplier documentation rather than peer-reviewed reports. Where fragment studies do exist, they often employ different sequences, chain lengths, or terminal modifications, which complicates direct comparison across papers. Readers encountering claims about TB-500 should therefore separate evidence about thymosin beta-4 from evidence about the fragment itself.
Storage recommendations center on keeping the dry powder cold, dry, and dark. A freezer at -20 degrees Celsius or below is conventional, and desiccant is often included to limit moisture uptake. Once dissolved, the peptide is less stable, and solutions are typically kept frozen and thawed only once. Repeated freeze-thaw cycles are a common source of losses because they promote aggregation and adsorption to container surfaces. Working aliquots are therefore prepared in advance, and glass or low-binding plastic is usually preferred over ordinary laboratory plastic.
Identity and purity are assessed with a small set of standard techniques. Reverse-phase high-performance liquid chromatography gives a purity estimate from peak area, usually recorded at 214 or 220 nanometers, where the peptide bond absorbs. Mass spectrometry confirms the expected molecular mass and can reveal truncated or oxidized species. Amino acid analysis or tandem mass spectrometry sequencing can verify the sequence itself. Additional quality attributes include water content, residual trifluoroacetic acid carried over from purification, and endotoxin where the material is intended for biological work.
| Property | Value | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Reported sequence | Ac-LKKTETQ | Described in most listings as the actin-binding region of thymosin beta-4 |
| Reported molecular weight | Approximately 889 Da | Value shifts with the stated sequence; compare against the certificate of analysis |
| Parent protein length | 43 amino acids | Thymosin beta-4; the fragment covers only a small part of it |
| Common synonyms | TB4 fragment; thymosin beta-4 fragment | Trade-style names rather than formal nomenclature |
| Formal monographs | Not established | Labeling conventions differ by supplier and region |
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.
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.
Reconstitution of a lyophilized peptide is normally done with sterile water or a suitable buffer under aseptic conditions. Adding solvent down the vial wall and allowing gentle dissolution instead of vigorous vortexing reduces the chance of aggregation, which can lower the effective concentration of the resulting solution. Concentrated stocks are usually diluted into working buffer shortly before use. Because no standard preparation protocol exists for TB-500 specifically, laboratories adapt general peptide handling practice, and reported results may reflect differing preparation choices.
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Most listings describe it as a short acetylated peptide with the sequence Ac-LKKTETQ, presented as a region of thymosin beta-4. The label is a trade-style name rather than a standardized chemical name, so the exact content of a given vial depends on the supplier.
No. Thymosin beta-4 is a protein of 43 amino acids, while TB-500 is described as a short fragment of it. The two differ in size, structure, and the range of interactions each can support.
Naming for research peptides is not centrally coordinated, so vendors set their own labels and specifications. Differences in stated sequence, molecular weight, or purity documentation usually trace back to those independent labeling choices.
Short transit at ambient temperature is generally tolerated, but long-term storage at room temperature is not recommended. Heat, moisture, and light all accelerate degradation. Cold, dry, dark storage is the conventional choice.