This is a working overview of trifluoroacetate, written for readers who want more than a one-paragraph summary but less than a textbook.
Reviewed 2025-11-24. Anything still debated is marked as such rather than presented as settled.
Interest in the compound comes largely from studies of the parent protein, which participates in actin sequestration, cell migration and tissue repair processes. Whether a short fragment reproduces those activities is a separate question that remains open in the published record. Many summaries describe mechanisms by analogy to thymosin beta-4 rather than from direct measurements on the fragment. Claims about activity should be treated as provisional unless a cited study specifies the exact peptide, its purity and the assay used.
TB-500 is a laboratory label applied to a short synthetic peptide that is widely described as a fragment of thymosin beta-4, an actin-binding protein present in most mammalian cells. Suppliers and review articles usually present TB-500 as the N-terminal region of that protein, but the exact sequence attached to the name is not consistent across sources. Some product descriptions list a seven-residue chain; others use the label loosely for the parent protein itself. Because of that variation, any technical discussion of TB-500 needs to state which sequence is meant.
Thymosin beta-4 contains 43 amino acids and has a reported molecular mass near 4963 Da. The short fragment most often associated with the TB-500 label, an acetylated chain beginning LKKTETQ, has a reported mass near 889 Da, so the two are easily separated in analytical work. Mass spectrometry and amino acid analysis can confirm which material is present in a given sample. Statements treating TB-500 and thymosin beta-4 as interchangeable are therefore imprecise, even though the two appear together in much of the same literature.
Published work involving this sequence spans actin-binding assays, cell-migration studies, wound-healing models, and cardiovascular or musculoskeletal experiments. Much of the biological rationale derives from in vitro systems and animal models, and the number of controlled human studies is small. Reported outcomes vary across preparations, doses, and routes, which complicates comparison between studies. Reviews generally describe the evidence base as preliminary rather than settled. Mechanistic explanations are often proposed by analogy to the parent protein rather than demonstrated directly.
TB-500 is a synthetic seven-amino-acid peptide with the sequence LKKTETQ, corresponding to residues 17 through 23 of the protein thymosin beta-4. The N-terminus is typically acetylated in the described form, giving a monoisotopic mass near 888.5 Da and an average mass of about 889 Da. The designation TB-500 is a catalogue label rather than a formal chemical name, and the same sequence appears in the literature under several alternative abbreviations. It is handled as a research reagent rather than a pharmaceutical product.
| Property | Value | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Physical form | Lyophilised powder | Sealed vial; reconstituted before laboratory use |
| Appearance | White to off-white solid | Visual descriptor used on certificates of analysis |
| Solubility class | Water-soluble | Dissolves in water and aqueous buffers |
| Reported mass, fragment | Near 889 Da | Value depends on the stated sequence |
| Reported mass, parent protein | Near 4963 Da | 43-residue thymosin beta-4 |
Laboratory work on thymosin beta-4 describes binding to monomeric actin and effects on cell migration, angiogenesis, and inflammatory signaling in cultured cells. Animal models have examined skin, corneal, and cardiac repair after injury, with outcomes reported mainly in preclinical literature. Most of that evidence concerns the parent protein rather than preparations labelled TB-500, so extrapolation from animal findings to a specific commercial product remains uncertain. Whether the two behave identically in living systems has not been established in controlled human studies.
No major regulatory agency has approved TB-500 for therapeutic use, and it holds no pharmacopoeial monograph. The name appears on the World Anti-Doping Agency prohibited list within the class covering peptide hormones, growth factors, and related substances. Detection in doping control relies on mass spectrometric methods applied to urine, often after preparation steps that concentrate the analyte. Discussion of TB-500 therefore clusters in biochemistry, sports medicine, and anti-doping literature rather than in registered clinical trials.
TB-500 is a synthetic peptide preparation marketed under a name derived from thymosin beta-4, a 43-residue actin-binding protein first isolated from thymus tissue. The full-length protein has a reported molecular mass near 4963 Da, while material sold as TB-500 is often described as a fragment containing the actin-binding motif LKKTETQ. Because suppliers use the name inconsistently, published sources sometimes refer to the same label as a fragment, a synthetic copy, or a related analog. This naming ambiguity complicates direct comparison of reports across studies.
Identity and purity are assessed with a small set of standard techniques. Reverse-phase high-performance liquid chromatography gives a purity estimate from peak area, usually recorded at 214 or 220 nanometers, where the peptide bond absorbs. Mass spectrometry confirms the expected molecular mass and can reveal truncated or oxidized species. Amino acid analysis or tandem mass spectrometry sequencing can verify the sequence itself. Additional quality attributes include water content, residual trifluoroacetic acid carried over from purification, and endotoxin where the material is intended for biological work.
The compound is most often distributed as a lyophilized powder, appearing white to off-white and forming a loose cake or fluffy solid. It is hygroscopic to some degree, so brief exposure to humid air can add water weight and complicate weighing. The peptide dissolves readily in water and in neutral aqueous buffers, and aqueous solubility is generally described as high, well above the concentrations used in typical assays. Some polar organic solvents are also usable, which matters when a concentrated stock is prepared before dilution into buffer.
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== Chemistry == THC is a molecule that combines polyketides (derived from acetyl CoA) and terpenoids (derived from isoprenylpyrophosphate). It is hydrophobic with very low solubility in water, but good solubility in many organic solvents. As a phytochemical, THC is assumed to be involved in the plant's evolutionary adaptation against insect predation, ultraviolet light, and environmental stress.
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=== C1q chains A, B and C === C1q is composed of 18 polypeptide chains: six A-chains, six B-chains, and six C-chains. Each chain contains a collagen-like region located near the N terminus and a C-terminal globular region. The A-, B-, and C-chains are arranged in the order A-C-B on chromosome 1.
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No. TB-500 is a trade-style label used for a synthetic peptide described as a fragment of thymosin beta-4, while thymosin beta-4 is the full 43-residue protein. The two differ in size and are not interchangeable terms in analytical work.
Naming for research peptides is not standardised, and suppliers sometimes apply the same label to different chain lengths. Certificates of analysis and mass data are the practical way to determine what a given lot contains.
The fragment commonly cited under this label is reported near 889 Da, and the parent protein near 4963 Da. Reported values shift with the exact sequence and with residual counter-ions or water in the sample.
No. TB-500 is a short synthetic peptide matching residues 17 to 23 of thymosin beta-4, while the parent protein contains 43 residues. The fragment lacks the rest of the protein sequence, so the two are related but not identical.