Healing & Recovery

TB-500 (Thymosin Beta-4)

A synthetic version of the naturally occurring Thymosin Beta-4 protein, known for potent healing and anti-inflammatory effects.

C212H350N56O78SHalf-life: 4–6 daysMolar mass: 4963.50 g/mol

⚠ Research & Educational Use Only. TB-500 (Thymosin Beta-4) is a research chemical documented here for scientific education. All information references peer-reviewed literature and preclinical/clinical study data. Not for human consumption. Not medical advice. Consult a licensed researcher or healthcare professional before any laboratory use.

Medically reviewed by Dr. Amanda Reid, MDWritten by the KnowYourPeptide Research TeamLast updated April 2026
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Key Takeaways
  • Systemic healing — addresses injuries throughout the body
  • Promotes tissue repair in tendons, ligaments, and muscles
  • Reduces inflammation and oxidative stress
  • TB-500 (Thymosin Beta-4) is not FDA-approved for human use. It is a research chemical for scientific study only.

Research At a Glance

  • Systemic healing — addresses injuries throughout the body
  • Promotes tissue repair in tendons, ligaments, and muscles
  • Reduces inflammation and oxidative stress
  • Enhances flexibility and range of motion

What is TB-500 (Thymosin Beta-4)?

TB-500 is a synthetic peptide derived from Thymosin Beta-4, a naturally occurring protein found in virtually all human and animal cells. It plays a crucial role in actin sequestration, cell migration, blood vessel development (angiogenesis), and wound healing. TB-500 is particularly noted for its systemic healing properties — unlike BPC-157 which works best locally, TB-500 circulates through the bloodstream and can address injuries throughout the body simultaneously. It is especially popular in veterinary research for treating injured horses and has been extensively studied for tendon, ligament, muscle, and cardiac repair.

Key Research Benefits

Documented effects observed in preclinical and clinical studies on TB-500 (Thymosin Beta-4). See all Healing & Recovery peptides for comparison.

Systemic healing — addresses injuries throughout the body
Promotes tissue repair in tendons, ligaments, and muscles
Reduces inflammation and oxidative stress
Enhances flexibility and range of motion
Supports hair regrowth in some subjects
Cardiac healing — has shown benefits in cardiac repair research
Promotes angiogenesis and cell migration
May improve endurance and reduce fatigue

Common Stacks

TB-500 (Thymosin Beta-4) is frequently combined with the following peptides for synergistic effects. Click any peptide to compare profiles before deciding.

The most popular healing stack - BPC-157 and TB-500 have complementary mechanisms covering local and systemic repair.

BPC-157 profile

Adding a GH secretagogue amplifies the systemic anabolic and recovery signals TB-500 promotes.

Ipamorelin profile

Side Effects & Risks

Adverse effects reported in the research literature. All data sourced from preclinical and clinical study reports.

Potential for head rush or dizziness post-injection
Lethargy in first few days of use
Injection site pain (particularly with IM injection)
Theoretical cancer risk (promotes angiogenesis) — unproven in healthy subjects
Nausea at higher doses

Dosing Data from the Literature

Doses referenced below are sourced from published preclinical and clinical studies. Use the peptide dose calculator to convert these values to injection volume.

Research Dosing Protocol

Typical research dosing: 2–2.5 mg twice weekly for the first 4–6 weeks (loading phase), then 2–2.5 mg twice monthly for maintenance. TB-500 has a longer half-life than BPC-157, so less frequent dosing is needed.

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Administration in Research Settings

Standard reconstitution and administration methodology for laboratory research use.

Reconstitute with bacteriostatic water. Can be administered subcutaneously or intramuscularly. Subcutaneous injection in the abdomen is most common. The loading phase helps saturate systemic levels. Often stacked with BPC-157 for comprehensive healing protocols.

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Half-Life
4–6 days
Molar Mass
4963.50 g/mol
Formula
C212H350N56O78S
Legal Status
Research chemical — not FDA approved for human use. Legal for research purposes in most jurisdictions.
Storage
Lyophilized: refrigerate at 2–8°C; for long-term storage use -20°C. Reconstituted: 2–8°C, use within 30 days.

Research Use Only

This information is for educational research purposes only. This is not medical advice. Consult a qualified healthcare professional.