TB-500
Also known as: Thymosin Beta-4, Tβ4, TB500
TB-500 is a research compound not approved for human use. This profile is for informational purposes only.
Overview
TB-500 is a synthetic fragment of Thymosin Beta-4, an endogenous protein involved in cell migration, tissue repair, and inflammation regulation. It has shown significant healing properties in preclinical models across muscle, tendon, ligament, and cardiac tissue.
Research Summary
TB-500 promotes healing by upregulating actin, which drives cell migration to injury sites. Animal studies show accelerated repair of muscle tears, tendon injuries, and corneal wounds. It also demonstrates anti-inflammatory properties and has been studied for cardiac tissue repair following ischemic injury.
Dosing Range
low
2mg
moderate
5mg
high
10mg
Units: mg · Frequency: twice weekly (loading), weekly (maintenance)
Dosing ranges are aggregated from preclinical research and community protocols. Not medical dosing guidance.
Administration Routes
Reconstitution Notes
Reconstitute with bacteriostatic water. Standard dilution: 2mg per 1mL BAC water. Stable for 28 days refrigerated.Step-by-step reconstitution guide →
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Reported Side Effects
- Head rush / lightheadedness (transient)
- Lethargy at higher doses
- Injection site discomfort
- Nausea (rare)
Research Papers
2 peer-reviewed sourcesCommunity Experiences
Aggregated from public forums. Anecdotal — not clinical evidence.
Community protocols combining TB-500 with BPC-157 for injury recovery.
View original threadOverview
TB-500 is a synthetic version of a region of Thymosin Beta-4 (Tβ4), a naturally occurring 43-amino-acid peptide present in nearly all human and animal cells. The active region responsible for most healing effects is the actin-binding domain, which TB-500 replicates.
Mechanism
TB-500 works primarily by upregulating and sequestering actin — the protein responsible for cell structure and movement. This drives:
- Faster migration of repair cells (fibroblasts, keratinocytes) to injury sites
- Promotion of new blood vessel formation (angiogenesis)
- Down-regulation of pro-inflammatory cytokines
Common Stacks
TB-500 is most commonly stacked with BPC-157. The two appear complementary: BPC-157 works locally at the injury site while TB-500 has more systemic effects.
Typical loading protocol:
- Weeks 1–4: 5mg TB-500 + 500mcg BPC-157, twice weekly
- Weeks 5+: 2mg TB-500 + 250mcg BPC-157, weekly maintenance
Research Notes
Most evidence comes from rodent models. Human clinical data on TB-500 specifically is limited — the majority of human thymosin beta-4 research has been conducted with the full Tβ4 molecule (RegeneRx's RGN-352).
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