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TB-500 Study Index

TB-500 is a synthetic analog of the actin-binding ADS motif of Thymosin Beta-4 (Tβ4), an endogenous actin-sequestering protein expressed in virtually all nucleated mammalian cells. Its primary mechanism involves sequestration of G-actin (monomeric actin), which regulates the availability of actin monomers for filament polymerization and thereby controls cellular migration, wound closure, and cytoskeletal organization. Research has also documented anti-inflammatory, angiogenic, and cardiac protective properties in preclinical models of tissue injury.

Studies Listed

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Curated Study References

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6 studies

Goldstein et al.

2012, Annals of the New York Academy of Sciences

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Comprehensive review of Thymosin Beta-4 biology documenting anti-inflammatory, angiogenic, cell survival, and tissue repair mechanisms with proposed clinical applications across cardiac, wound healing, and neurological models.

Sosne et al.

2010, Investigative Ophthalmology and Visual Science

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TB-500 parent compound Thymosin Beta-4 suppressed osteoclast formation in bone remodeling models, suggesting anti-inflammatory and bone homeostasis relevant mechanisms beyond soft tissue repair.

Smart et al.

2007, Nature Medicine

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Thymosin Beta-4 (the parent compound of TB-500) induced mobilization of epicardial progenitor cells and neovascularization in adult mouse cardiac tissue following myocardial infarction, providing mechanistic support for cardiac repair applications.

Bock-Marquette et al.

2004, Nature

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Thymosin Beta-4 activated integrin-linked kinase (ILK) in cardiomyocytes, promoting cell survival and migration in a mouse model of myocardial infarction, identifying ILK as a key effector in the cardiac repair mechanism.

Sosne et al.

2002, Experimental Eye Research

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Thymosin Beta-4 topical administration promoted corneal epithelial healing and reduced inflammatory cell infiltration following alkali-induced corneal injury in mouse models, documenting anti-inflammatory and repair properties.

Goldstein et al.

1977, Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences

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Landmark paper establishing the isolation and characterization of thymosin peptides from thymic tissue, providing the foundational research basis for the Thymosin Beta-4 ADS fragment that TB-500 is derived from.

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Research Questions

Common questions about TB-500 research context, mechanism, and procurement.

What is TB-500 and how does it relate to Thymosin Beta-4?+
TB-500 is a synthetic analog of the ADS actin-binding motif of Thymosin Beta-4, an endogenous actin-sequestering protein found in virtually all nucleated mammalian cells. Research suggests the ADS fragment retains the primary actin-sequestering activity and many of the tissue repair and angiogenic properties documented for the full-length protein.
What cardiac repair research exists for TB-500?+
Smart et al. (2007, Nature Medicine) demonstrated that Thymosin Beta-4 induced mobilization of adult epicardial progenitor cells and neovascularization following myocardial infarction in mice. Bock-Marquette et al. (2004, Nature) identified integrin-linked kinase activation as a key effector in cardiomyocyte survival and migration following cardiac injury.
How does TB-500 affect wound healing in preclinical models?+
Sosne et al. (2002, Experimental Eye Research) documented Thymosin Beta-4 promoting corneal epithelial wound closure and reducing inflammatory cell infiltration in alkali injury models. The actin-sequestering mechanism that controls cell migration is the proposed basis for this accelerated wound closure activity.
Is TB-500 available for research procurement?+
TB-500 is available from Spartan Peptides at 98% or greater HPLC-verified purity with domestic US supply. It is provided for in vitro research use only and is not intended for human consumption or therapeutic application.

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For in-vitro research use only. Not intended for human consumption.