TB-500
TB-500 is a synthetic analog of Thymosin Beta-4, a naturally occurring 43-amino acid peptide present in virtually all human and animal cells. TB-500 represents the active region of the parent protein and is widely used in research settings to study cell migration, blood vessel formation, and tissue repair mechanisms.
Research Overview
Thymosin Beta-4, the parent compound of TB-500, was first identified in the thymus gland and has been studied since the 1960s. The synthetic fragment TB-500 focuses on the active region responsible for actin binding and cell motility. Research published in the Annals of the New York Academy of Sciences and other peer-reviewed journals has examined its role in upregulating actin in cell culture models, promoting cell migration in wound healing assays, and modulating inflammatory markers in animal models. The peptide has been studied in equine research, dermal wound models in rodents, and cardiac tissue models. Its interaction with actin polymerization makes it a compound of interest for researchers studying cytoskeletal dynamics and cellular repair mechanisms.
Key Research Findings
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Promoted dermal wound repair in rodent models through enhanced cell migration (Malinda et al., 1999)
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Upregulated actin expression in cell culture studies, facilitating cytoskeletal organization
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Demonstrated anti-inflammatory marker modulation in animal models of tissue injury
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Studied extensively in equine research for soft tissue investigations
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Observed promotion of blood vessel growth in chicken chorioallantoic membrane models
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Shown to interact with actin-binding sites critical for cell motility in vitro
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Molecular Details
- Sequence
- LKKTETQ (active region of Thymosin Beta-4)
- Molecular Weight
- 4,963.5 g/mol (full Thymosin Beta-4)
- Molecular Formula
- C212H350N56O78S
Storage & Handling
- Storage
- Store lyophilized at -20C. Reconstituted at 4C, use within 14 days.
- Solubility
- Freely soluble in water. Reconstitute in sterile or bacteriostatic water.
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