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TB-500

low risk

Also: Thymosin Beta-4 · Tβ4 · Thymobeta-4

Moderate Evidence Research Only

Thymosin Beta-4 (TB-500 is the synthetic fragment) has potent tissue repair, anti-inflammatory, and angiogenic properties. Human Phase II trials exist for cardiac repair and wound healing. WADA-prohibited due to performance-enhancing potential.

Molecular Weight
4963.5 Da
Formula
C212H350N56O78S
Common Dosing
2–2.5 mg twice weekly SC, 4–6 week loading then maintenance
Category
therapeutic
Last Reviewed
2025-01-15

Reported Benefits

Wound healing

Moderate Evidence 31 studies

Human Phase II trials in chronic dermal wounds show accelerated closure.

Cardiac repair

Moderate Evidence 18 studies

Phase II trial showed improved cardiac function post-MI.

Anti-inflammatory

Moderate Evidence 23 studies

Reduces TNF-α, IL-1β in multiple models.

Mechanism of Action

Sequesters G-actin; upregulates VEGF, MMP-2, KGF-1; promotes stem cell differentiation and mobilization to injury sites.

Key Clinical Studies

Sosne et al. (2010)

RCT · Phase II

PubMed →

Improved wound healing in chronic dermal wounds

Human Evidence Context

Unlike most research peptides, TB-500/Thymosin Beta-4 has completed Phase II clinical trials for cardiac indications and wound healing, giving it one of the more credible human evidence bases in the non-approved peptide space.

WADA Prohibition

TB-500 is on the World Anti-Doping Agency’s prohibited list — itself a signal that WADA considers the performance-enhancing potential real enough to regulate.

Regulatory Status

Research Only

Safety Profile

Side Effects

  • Fatigue (loading phase)
  • Injection site reactions
  • Headache

Contraindications

  • Active malignancy
  • Pregnancy

Primary Uses

Wound healingMuscle repairAnti-inflammatoryAngiogenesis

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Disclaimer: This information is for educational and research purposes only. Not medical advice. Consult a qualified healthcare provider before using any compound.