# TB-500

> Synthetic fragment of Thymosin Beta-4 studied for tissue and vascular repair.

Source: https://peptides.cafe/peptide/tb-500
Category: Tissue Repair · Vascular
Tag: Recovery

## Mechanism
A synthetic peptide fragment of Thymosin Beta-4 (Tβ4). Research suggests it upregulates actin, promotes cell migration, angiogenesis, and modulates inflammation — supporting repair in muscle, tendon, cardiac, and corneal tissue models.

## Research areas
- Muscle and tendon repair
- Cardiac tissue recovery (preclinical)
- Corneal and dermal wound healing
- Hair follicle stem cell activation

## Common research protocols
- Loading + maintenance research: Higher-frequency subcutaneous dosing over 4–6 weeks, then lower maintenance frequency in animal recovery models.

## Study summaries
- "Thymosin beta-4: a multi-functional regenerative peptide" — Expert Opinion on Biological Therapy (2015): Review of Tβ4's roles in repair, angiogenesis, and anti-inflammation.

## Considerations
- Not FDA-approved; banned by WADA.
- Most evidence is preclinical.

## Disclaimer
Educational content only. Not medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Most research peptides are not FDA-approved for human therapeutic use. Consult a licensed clinician before any use.