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TB-500

Healing
·4921 Da·43 amino acids·C₂₁₂H₃₅₀N₅₆O₇₈S
Peptide Database
5Mechanisms
5Benefits
20Studies
1Dosages

Thymosin Beta-4 (Tβ4) is a naturally occurring 43-amino acid peptide originally isolated from the thymus gland. It is the most abundant member of the beta-thymosin family and is found in virtually all cell types except red blood cells, where it serves as the primary intracellular G-actin sequestering peptide.

SequenceSDKPDMAEIEKFDKSKLKKTETQEKNPLPSKETIEQEKQAGES
Research Dosage Notes

Note: This is the full-length Thymosin Beta-4 (43 amino acids), distinct from the TB-500 fragment. Research dosing in preclinical models varies widely. Human clinical trials (e.g., venous stasis ulcers, dry eye) have used topical formulations. Subcutaneous research protocols commonly discuss 2-5 mg administered 1-2 times weekly for 4-8 weeks (loading), then reduced to maintenance. Not FDA-approved for therapeutic use.

Mechanisms of Action

5

Actin sequestration and cell migration

Strong

Sequesters monomeric G-actin, regulating actin polymerization and enabling cell migration essential for wound healing, angiogenesis, and tissue repair.

G-actin / F-actin polymerization dynamics

Anti-inflammatory action

Moderate

Released by platelets and macrophages after injury to reduce inflammatory cytokine expression and suppress excessive inflammatory responses.

NF-κB / pro-inflammatory cytokine modulation

Stem/progenitor cell mobilization

Moderate

Promotes the mobilization, migration, and differentiation of stem and progenitor cells to injury sites, forming new blood vessels and regenerating tissue.

Stem cell homing / VEGF-mediated angiogenesis

Anti-fibrotic / scar reduction

Moderate

Decreases the number of myofibroblasts in wounds, reducing scar formation and fibrosis while organizing connective tissue for functional healing.

Myofibroblast differentiation / TGF-β modulation

Anti-apoptotic protection

Moderate

Protects cells from apoptosis following injury, preserving tissue viability during the acute damage phase.

Akt / anti-apoptotic signaling

Benefits

5
85

Accelerated wound healing

Recovery

Topical or systemic TB4 increased re-epithelialization by 42% at day 4 and 61% at day 7 in preclinical models, with increased collagen deposition and angiogenesis.

Strong
75

Tissue repair and regeneration

Recovery

Promotes repair of skin, cornea, heart, and musculoskeletal tissues in animal models. Enhances ligament healing and dermal repair.

Moderate
65

Cardiac repair after ischemia

Recovery

Preclinical evidence shows reduced infarct size and improved cardiac function following myocardial ischemia.

Moderate
65

Reduced inflammation

Immune

Systemic anti-inflammatory effects may benefit chronic inflammatory conditions and post-injury recovery.

Moderate
50

Hair follicle stimulation

Recovery

Promotes hair follicle development and may stimulate hair growth through stem cell activation in the hair follicle niche.

Emerging

Dosage Data

1
6
Human

Study: Thymosin beta 4 (TB4) is the most abundant member of the beta-thymosin family in... Year: 2021 | Route: intraperitoneal

Research Studies

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2025

Plasmacytoid dendritic cells (pDCs) have been previously reported to induce immune tolerance to alle...

The Journal of allergy and clinical immunology · Yue Li, Zhengrong Chen, Miaomiao Han, Zhen Duan, Ruizhe Li

2025

Although a myocardial infarction occurs roughly every minute in the U.S. alone, medical research has...

International journal of molecular sciences · Klaudia Maar, Jeffrey E Thatcher, Egor Karpov, Szilard Rende...

2024

Thymosin β

Cells · Gavino Faa, Irene Messana, Pierpaolo Coni, Monica Piras, Giu...

2023

Our dream of defeating the processes of organ damage and aging remains a challenge scientists pursue...

International immunopharmacology · Ildiko Bock-Marquette, Klaudia Maar, Szabolcs Maar, Balint L...

2023

Acute tympanic membrane perforations primarily occur due to injury or infection in humans. In acute ...

International immunopharmacology · Peter Bako, Balint Lippai, Jazmin Nagy, Sofie Kramer, Balint...

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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