What is TB-500?
TB-500 (Thymosin Beta-4) is a 43-amino acid peptide occurring naturally in almost all human and animal cells, playing a crucial role in tissue regeneration and repair.
**CAS Number:** 77591-33-4 **Molecular Weight:** 4963.44 Da
Natural Functions
Actin Regulation - Sequesters monomeric actin - Controls cell motility and migration - Essential for cytoskeletal organization
Wound Healing - Promotes keratinocyte migration - Enhances angiogenesis - Reduces inflammation
Research Applications
Wound Healing - Accelerated wound closure - Enhanced re-epithelialization - Improved granulation tissue
Tendon and Ligament - Improved tendon healing - Enhanced collagen deposition - Better mechanical properties
Cardiac Research - Post-infarction recovery models - Myocardial protection studies
TB-500 vs. BPC-157
| Aspect | TB-500 | BPC-157 | |--------|--------|---------| | Size | 43 amino acids | 15 amino acids | | Origin | Thymus-derived | Gastric juice | | Focus | Systemic healing | Localized healing |
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*TB-500 is sold for research purposes only.*