TB-500 is a synthetic version of the naturally occurring peptide present in virtually alhuman and animal cells, Thymosin Beta-4. This potent peptide is a member of aubiquitous family of 16 related molecules with a high conservation of sequence andlocalization in most tissues and circulating cells in the body. TB-500 not only binds toactin, but also blocks actin polymerization and is the actin-sequestering molecule ineukaryotic cells.
Studies demonstrate that TB-500 is a potent, naturally occurring wound repair factor withanti-inflammatory properties, T34 is different from other repair factors, such as growthfactors, in that it promotes endothelial and keratinocyte miaration, lt also does not bind tothe extracellular matrix and has a very low molecular weight meaning it can travelrelativelv long distances through tissues. One of TB-500 key mechanisms of action is itsability to regulate the cell-buildina protein Actin. a vita component of cell structure andmovement, Of the thousands of proteins present in cells. actin represents up to 10% othe total proteins which therefore plavs a maior role in the cenetic makeup of the cell.