TB-500 Acetate (Synthetic Thymosin Beta-4 Fragment)
| Attribute | Detail |
|---|---|
| Catalog No. | [Insert Product Number Here] |
| Purity | >98% (Third-Party Tested HPLC/MS) |
| Form | Lyophilized Powder |
| Quantity | 5mg or 10mg [Select appropriate size] |
| CAS Number | Not Available (Proprietary Fragment) |
⚠️ FOR LABORATORY RESEARCH USE ONLY ⚠️
This product is a research chemical intended strictly for in vitro and ex vivo laboratory experimentation. It is explicitly labeled "Not For Human Consumption."
Product Description
TB-500 is a synthetic fragment of the naturally occurring peptide Thymosin Beta-4 (Tβ4), specifically the primary active core segment responsible for the peptide's regenerative properties (LKKTETQ). Tβ4 is a vital protein found in high concentrations in wound fluid and various tissues. TB-500 is a highly investigated research peptide known for its role in cell migration, differentiation, and tissue regeneration in animal models.
Scientific Research Applications
TB-500 is a widely utilized peptide in regenerative medicine research, focusing on its mechanisms in repairing injury and promoting cellular recovery across various tissue types in laboratory settings.
Key research areas include:
- Tissue Repair Mechanisms: Studies investigate how TB-500 promotes wound healing in various tissues in animal models. It appears to enhance the migration and differentiation of progenitor cells.
- Angiogenesis: Research explores its ability to induce the formation of new blood vessels, a process relevant to healing in injured tissues in laboratory studies.
- Actin Regulation: Scientists study TB-500's mechanism of action related to the protein actin, a component of the cellular cytoskeleton, in promoting cell migration and tissue repair in research.
- Inflammation Modulation: Experimental studies indicate a potential role for TB-500 in reducing inflammation in injured tissues in lab subjects, contributing to a healing environment in research models.
Technical Specifications
- Sequence: Leu-Lys-Lys-Thr-Glu-Thr-Gln
- Molecular Formula: C30H53N9O10
- Storage: Store lyophilized powder at 2°C - 8°C. Upon reconstitution, store at 2°C - 8°C and use within the recommended timeframe for research integrity. Protect from light.
Important Regulatory & Safety Information
- Research Chemical Only: TB-500 is strictly for laboratory research use. It is an unapproved substance and is not intended for human or animal consumption or therapeutic use. It has not been evaluated by the FDA or other regulatory bodies for such purposes.
- Lack of Human Data: There is a significant lack of comprehensive human clinical safety data for this specific research chemical formulation. Its safety and efficacy in humans have not been established through clinical trials.
- Researcher Responsibility: By handling this product, the user acknowledges they are a qualified researcher and assumes all liability for the appropriate use and handling of this research chemical within a laboratory setting, in compliance with all applicable laws and regulations.
