
Actin-Binding Peptide Fragment
MISSION CRITICAL: For in vitro laboratory research only. Not for human or veterinary use. Not evaluated by the FDA. Must be 21+.
TB-500 (Thymosin Beta-4 Fragment) is a synthetic 43-amino acid peptide representing the active region of the naturally occurring Thymosin Beta-4 protein. With the molecular formula C₂₁₂H₃₅₀N₅₆O₇₈S and a molecular weight of 4963.5 g/mol (CAS: 77591-33-4), TB-500 is the research designation for the peptide fragment containing the primary bioactive sequence of the parent protein.
Ac-Ser-Asp-Lys-Pro-Asp-Met-Ala-Glu-Ile-Glu-Lys-Phe-Asp-Lys-Ser-Lys-Leu-Lys-Lys-Thr-Glu-Thr-Gln-Glu-Lys-Asn-Pro-Leu-Pro-Ser-Lys-Glu-Thr-Ile-Glu-Gln-Glu-Lys-Gln-Ala-Gly-Glu-Ser-OHTB-500 binds to monomeric G-actin, regulating actin polymerization and cytoskeletal dynamics in cell culture models (PMID: 15283699).
Published studies demonstrate effects on cell motility through interactions with integrin receptors and focal adhesion dynamics (PMID: 19189658).
Malinda et al. (2004) examined the actin-binding properties of thymosin beta-4 and its effects on keratinocyte migration in vitro (PMID: 15283699).
Malinda KM, et al. (2004). Thymosin beta4 accelerates wound healing. J Invest Dermatol.PMID: 19189658Sosne et al. (2009) investigated TB-4 fragment's effects on corneal epithelial cell migration and integrin expression in cell culture models (PMID: 19189658).
Sosne G, et al. (2009). Thymosin beta4 promotes cell migration and wound healing. Exp Eye Res.PMID: 19549937Huff et al. (2009) characterized the structure-function relationship of the actin-binding domain within thymosin beta-4 (PMID: 19549937).
Huff T, et al. (2009). Thymosin beta4: structure-function studies. FEBS J.