PubMed
Thymosin beta 4 and wound healing: a multifunctional peptide
Goldstein et al., 2010
Thymosin Beta-4 Fragment
TB-500 is the active synthetic fragment of thymosin beta-4 (Tβ4), a 43-amino acid protein naturally present in virtually all human cells and critical to actin regulation, cell migration, and tissue regeneration. Research shows TB-500 promotes angiogenesis, reduces inflammation, improves tissue flexibility, and accelerates recovery from musculoskeletal injuries. Not FDA-approved; banned from 503A compounding pharmacies.
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TB-500 is the active synthetic fragment of thymosin beta-4 (Tβ4), a 43-amino acid protein naturally present in virtually all human cells and critical to actin regulation, cell migration, and tissue regeneration. Research shows TB-500 promotes angiogenesis, reduces inflammation, improves tissue flexibility, and accelerates recovery from musculoskeletal injuries. Not FDA-approved; banned from 503A compounding pharmacies.
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Positive 38% · Neutral 62% · Negative 0%
Median: 2000+ mcg · Most common: 2000+ mcg
Among repeat reporters, 57% said they felt similar to their last entry, 23% more positive, and 20% more negative.
Overall, repeat reporters leaned more positive than their previous entry.
Median gap between entries: 63 days · Based on 40 repeat reporters
Research
PubMed
Goldstein et al., 2010
PubMed
Smart et al., 2012
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This page summarizes 103 anonymized self-reports from PeptIQ users who track TB-500, including commonly reported effects and co-tracked peptides. These are observational patterns, not clinical outcomes.
2 sources are linked on this page, including PubMed articles, clinical trial registries, and FDA labels where applicable. Citations describe published research — not recommendations.
This wiki does not assess safety or recommend use. TB-500 is listed as Research Only. Consult a licensed clinician for personal medical decisions.
Research, primarily in animal models, suggests TB-500 may have a wide range of therapeutic potentials due to its ability to promote angiogenesis (formation of new blood vessels), stimulate collagen synthesis, and modulate inflammatory responses.
SourceTB-500 is not approved by the FDA for any human use. There is no legal basis for selling it as a drug, food, or dietary supplement in the United States. The FDA has classified TB-500 as a Category 2 bulk drug substance, which explicitly prohibits licensed compounding pharmacies from using it in compounded medications.
SourceThe safety and effectiveness of TB-500 have not been thoroughly evaluated in humans through rigorous clinical trials. This lack of human data means that safe dosages, short-term side effects, and long-term health consequences are largely unknown.
SourceWhile there are over 200 published studies on TB-500, the vast majority are animal or in vitro (cell) studies. These preclinical studies consistently show positive results across various tissue types. However, there is a significant lack of comprehensive human clinical trial data.
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