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TB-500-Frag

Healing
·889 Da·7 amino acids·C₃₈H₆₈N₁₀O₁₄
Peptide Database
3Mechanisms
4Benefits
2Studies

TB-500-Frag (also called TB-500 or Ac-LKKTETQ) is a synthetic N-acetylated heptapeptide corresponding to amino acids 17-23 of full-length Thymosin Beta-4. This region contains the actin-binding motif (LKKTET) that is strongly conserved across all beta-thymosins and is considered the key active domain for cell migration and healing effects.

SequenceAc-LKKTETQ
Research Dosage Notes

This is the short fragment (7 amino acids, Ac-LKKTETQ) of Thymosin Beta-4, distinct from the full 43-amino-acid protein. Research protocols commonly discuss 2-5 mg subcutaneously twice weekly during a 4-8 week loading phase, followed by maintenance dosing of 2-5 mg every 1-2 weeks. Lower molecular weight than full TB4 may affect pharmacokinetics. Not FDA-approved.

Mechanisms of Action

3

Actin-binding motif activation

Moderate

Contains the conserved LKKTET sequence that interacts with actin, promoting actin polymerization modulation and cell motility essential for tissue repair.

G-actin binding / cytoskeletal reorganization

Cell migration promotion

Moderate

Enhances endothelial cell and keratinocyte migration to wound sites, accelerating the healing process through the core active region of TB4.

Cell migration / lamellipodium formation

Angiogenesis stimulation

Emerging

Promotes new blood vessel formation at injury sites, improving nutrient and oxygen delivery to damaged tissues.

VEGF-related angiogenic signaling

Benefits

4
65

Wound healing acceleration

Recovery

As the active fragment of TB4, promotes wound closure and tissue repair, though with potentially narrower activity than the full-length peptide.

Moderate
50

Reduced inflammation at injury sites

Recovery

May reduce local inflammatory responses, supporting cleaner tissue repair processes.

Emerging
50

Musculoskeletal recovery

Recovery

Commonly discussed in research contexts for tendon, ligament, and muscle recovery support.

Emerging
40

Flexibility and joint support

Recovery

Anecdotally reported to improve flexibility and reduce joint stiffness, though clinical evidence is limited.

Emerging

Research Studies

2
2016

Currently liquid chromatography - mass spectrometry (LC-MS) analysis after solid-phase extraction (S...

Drug testing and analysis · Ekaterina Semenistaya, Irina Zvereva, Grigory Krotov, Grigor...

2012

The formulation TB-500 is suspected to be used as doping agent in sport. This work describes the det...

Drug testing and analysis · Simone Esposito, Koen Deventer, Jan Goeman, Johan Van der Ey...

This database is for educational and research purposes only. It is not medical advice. Consult a healthcare professional before using any peptide or supplement.

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