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TB-500 (THYMOSIN BETA-4)

Whole-body repair peptide. Mobilizes stem cells, drops inflammation, and grows new blood vessels. Usually paired with BPC-157.

Research referenceCommunity compiled

Molecular profile

The molecule itself: sequence, composition, mass, target, and registry identifiers.

Amino acid sequence

LKKTETQ
Ac–Leu–Lys–Lys–Thr–Glu–Thr–Gln
7 residues
N-terminally acetylated (Ac-).
Molecular formula
C₃₈H₆₈N₁₀O₁₄
Average mass
889.0 Da
CAS number
885340-08-9
Class
Synthetic acetylated heptapeptide
Registry
PubChem CID 62707662
Receptor / pathway
G-actinsequestrationCell migration

What the sequence says

The actin-binding fragment of thymosin β4, acetylated at the N-terminus. That acetyl group is the difference between C38 and C36 — worth knowing if you are checking a certificate against the sequence.

TB500Ac-LKKTETQ
Sequence, formula and CAS from PubChem CID 62707662.
Research & reference information

This profile compiles research and community-sourced reference information for educational purposes. Information may evolve as research and community knowledge develop. It is not individualized medical advice.

Overview

TB-500 is a synthetic peptide representing the active biological domain of Thymosin Beta-4, the body's master actin-regulating and tissue repair protein.

What problem it targets: It targets torn muscles, strained ligaments, tendonitis, joint capsule injuries, chronic systemic inflammation, and sluggish full-body healing.

What It Does

• Regulates cellular actin polymerization: Sequesters G-actin, enabling cells to form new cytoskeletons and rapidly migrate directly to sites of tissue damage.

• Promotes widespread angiogenesis: Stimulates the rapid growth of new micro-capillaries into injured areas, restoring blood flow and vital healing factors to oxygen-starved tissue.

• Systemic tissue regeneration: Unlike localized compounds, TB-500 has low molecular weight and circulates throughout the entire body to heal connective tissues, muscles, and skin.

• Realistic expectations: Administered subcutaneously in loading and maintenance protocols. Users report dramatic reductions in post-injury stiffness and accelerated healing over 3 to 6 weeks.

Reconstitution

Vial sizeBAC water or SolventConcentration
5 mg+ 0.50 mL10 mg/mL
10 mg+ 1 mL10 mg/mL

Protocol

PhaseFrequencyDoseNotes
Weeks 1–42×/week2.5Loading bolus – saturates tissue rapidly. M/Th split (3–4 days apart) standard. Community-consensus loading
mg(PeptideDeck, PeptideDosingProtocols, ThePeptideReport); 5 mg 2×/wk is the upper end some sources use.
Weeks 5–8 /Weekly2.5Maintenance. Sustains tissue levels after loading. Same day each week.
Wolverine stackmg
Daily (Wolverine)Daily500Alternative cadence when paired daily with BPC-157 / Wolverine Blend. BPC-157’s short half-life forces daily injection; TB-
mcg500 rides along at smaller per-day amounts that approximate the standalone weekly mg. See Wolverine Blend page for the full daily stack protocol.
Off4 weeks–Standard washout. Re-cycle if continued tissue work needed. Cycle: 4 weeks loading + 4 weeks maintenance / 4 weeks off (community standard). Daily-microdose alt: 8–10 weeks daily / 2–4 weeks off (Wolverine-aligned). Timing: Daily or M-F, anytime; Wolverine partner By sex: Unisex, same protocol for men and women, no cycle effect. Systemic angiogenic action; theoretical caution with active cancer. Avoid in pregnancy.

Handling & Stacking

Injection site
SubQ abdomen. Systemic action – injection site doesn’t matter.
Storage
  • Freeze-dried: -4°F (years stable).
  • Reconstituted: 36–46°F.
  • Best used within 28 days, otherwise potency gradually fades over ~6–8 weeks (structure- based estimate, no published data).
  • Discard if any cloudiness or colour change.
Side effects
Head rush immediately post-injection (common, brief). Mild fatigue.
What to expect
  • Head rush immediately post-injection is normal.
  • Systemic anti-inflammatory within days.
  • Recovery improvements across all musculoskeletal tissues over 4–8 weeks.
  • Supply math 5mg → 6 vials | 10mg → 3 vials (4-wk load 2.5mg×2/wk + 4-wk maint 2.5mg×1/wk = 30 mg)
Pairs well with
BPC-157 (Wolverine stack – joint, tendon, gut); GHK-Cu (skin healing + collagen); Ipamorelin / CJC No DAC (GH-mediated tissue repair); Thymosin Alpha-1 (immune modulation)
Avoid
Active malignancy (promotes angiogenesis). Pre-existing tumour growth concern. GLOW / KLOW Blend (already contains TB-500 – would double-dose)

Safety & Patient Education

Contraindications
Active malignancy (angiogenic), pregnancy, lactation
Warnings
Theoretical malignancy concern: tissue-repair angiogenesis can also support tumor vascularization PCAC RECOMMENDED it for the 503A bulks list, 8–6 (Jul 2026; advisory, non-binding; FDA rulemaking pending)
Drug interactions
Anticoagulants / antiplatelets (warfarin, DOACs, aspirin, clopidogrel): caution due to vascular activity; no human data Chemotherapy / anti-angiogenic drugs (bevacizumab, lenalidomide, sorafenib): mechanistically opposed; do NOT combine outside oncology supervision VEGF-pathway agents: TB-500 activates angiogenesis, may oppose anti-VEGF therapy BPC-157: complementary mechanism, commonly stacked; same active-malignancy contraindication
Labs
Compound-specific: CBC + CMP baseline; no compound-specific markers routinely required
Stop criteria
New unexplained mass, vascular changes (varicosities, persistent skin discoloration), persistent injection-site reactions
Patient education
All use is off-label; quality varies, request COA Active cancer is an absolute contraindication, angiogenic mechanism can support tumor blood supply Rotate injection sites; cycle 4–6 wks on / 2–4 wks off
References
researchdosing · peptidedosages · PubMed · thepeptidereport · peptides.id