Everything below concerns acetylated peptide. We keep the language plain, cite what the science says, and separate well-supported claims from open questions.
Last reviewed on 2026-07-31. Where a claim depends on a specific study, the study is described rather than over-claimed.
Dry powder is commonly held at minus twenty degrees Celsius, with some suppliers recommending lower temperatures for long-term archival storage. Once dissolved, solutions are typically kept cold and protected from light, since aqueous peptide solutions can lose integrity through hydrolysis or oxidation over time. Stability data specific to this fragment are limited in the public literature, and much of the guidance comes from general peptide handling practice rather than from controlled degradation studies. Users therefore treat stated shelf lives as approximate rather than fixed.
Identity and purity are normally assessed with reversed-phase high-performance liquid chromatography, paired with mass spectrometry to confirm molecular mass. A certificate of analysis reports a purity percentage, usually derived from chromatographic peak area, but that figure does not by itself prove a correct sequence or the absence of counterions. Independent verification may include amino acid analysis or peptide mapping. Batch-to-batch variation is a documented concern in the research chemical market, and the gap between a quoted purity value and actual peptide content can be substantial when the material is a salt or retains residual water.
Detection in biological matrices generally relies on liquid chromatography coupled with tandem mass spectrometry, because the peptide lacks a convenient ultraviolet chromophore beyond the amide backbone. Immunoassays have been described, but antibodies raised against the fragment can cross-react with the full-length protein or with unrelated peptides, so findings usually require confirmation by a second technique. Sample preparation typically involves protein precipitation followed by solid-phase extraction. Reported detection windows depend on dose, route, matrix, and instrument sensitivity.
Lyophilised material is stable for extended periods when kept dry and cold, and suppliers typically recommend storage well below freezing. Once dissolved, the peptide is handled at refrigeration temperatures and used within a short period, because peptide bonds and the acetylated terminus can be affected by repeated freeze-thaw cycles, proteases, or extreme pH. Bacteriostatic water and saline are both described as solvents, although preservatives can interfere with some analytical workflows. Reconstituted solutions are inspected for particulates before use.
Sports authorities classify the peptide as a prohibited substance, and it appears on the World Anti-Doping Agency list under peptide hormones, growth factors, and related substances. Racing jurisdictions for horses and dogs have issued separate restrictions, and several national bodies treat it as a controlled or prescription-only item. As a research chemical it is sold without a therapeutic indication, and labels usually state that the product is not for human or veterinary use. Regulatory treatment therefore varies by country.
| Property | Value | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Molecular mass | Approximately 0.9 kDa | Depends on exact fragment sequence and counterion |
| Amino acid sequence | LKKTETQ (commonly cited) | Short actin-binding motif from thymosin beta-4 |
| Common salt form | Acetate salt | Trifluoroacetate also reported in research material |
| Reconstitution solvent | Sterile water or buffer | Gentle mixing; avoid vigorous agitation |
| Solution storage | -20 °C or lower | Aliquot to avoid repeated freeze-thaw cycles |
TB-500 is a short synthetic peptide sold under a trade name rather than a systematic chemical name. Suppliers usually describe it as a fragment of thymosin beta-4 and ship it as a lyophilised powder intended for laboratory use. Because the label is commercial, the exact sequence attributed to it is not fully consistent across catalogues, and some listings present a seven-residue peptide while others describe related fragments of similar length. It is not an approved medicine in any major jurisdiction, and it is handled as a research chemical.
Thymosin beta-4 itself is a natural peptide of 43 residues found in many cell types and body fluids. Its best-characterised function is binding and sequestering actin monomers, which influences cytoskeletal dynamics. The sequence most often associated with TB-500, LKKTETQ, corresponds to part of that actin-binding region. A different fragment, Ac-SDKP, is also derived from the same parent peptide and is studied in its own right, which is one reason discussions of thymosin fragments can become confusing. The two are structurally distinct and are not interchangeable.
Interest in the fragment grew during the 1990s and 2000s, when it moved from laboratory work into sports and supplement markets. Anti-doping bodies added thymosin beta-4 fragments to prohibited lists, and a small number of adverse analytical findings have been reported in competition testing. Published controlled human trials remain scarce. Most mechanistic evidence comes from cell culture and animal models, and those studies examine endpoints such as cell migration, wound closure and inflammation markers. That evidence supports research interest but does not establish clinical benefit, and broad regenerative claims should be read as unverified.
The designation TB-500 circulates in laboratory and catalog contexts without a single agreed definition. Most product listings apply it to an N-terminally acetylated seven-residue fragment of thymosin beta-4, while other listings attach the same label to the full 43-residue protein. Because the term is commercial rather than systematic, two entries bearing identical names may describe different molecules. Any documentation should therefore state which sequence a given sample is claimed to contain.
The fragment most often associated with the name carries the sequence Ac-LKKTETQ, matching residues 17 through 23 of thymosin beta-4. That region holds the actin-binding motif responsible for much of the parent protein's biochemical activity. Apart from N-terminal acetylation the peptide is unmodified and contains no disulfide bonds, so it shows little ordered secondary structure in solution. Full-length thymosin beta-4 is instead a 43-residue polypeptide of roughly 4.9 kDa found widely across mammalian cell types.
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Dry lyophilized powder is usually kept frozen, desiccated, and out of direct light. Sealed vials are not opened until needed, because moisture uptake can degrade short peptides. Longer archival storage is often done at lower temperatures than routine working stock.
Reversed-phase liquid chromatography separates components and reports purity from peak area. Mass spectrometry confirms the molecular mass expected for the sequence. Additional approaches such as peptide mapping or amino acid analysis provide independent confirmation.
Reported percentages depend on the analytical method, the detection wavelength, and whether salts and water are counted. A value above ninety-five percent by chromatography does not by itself establish a correct sequence. Different suppliers also calculate purity against different reference standards.
The most common approach is liquid chromatography with tandem mass spectrometry after extraction from blood or urine. Immunoassays exist but are generally treated as screening tools because of cross-reactivity.