TB-500 studies
25 journal papers mention TB-500 in the title or abstract. Here are the most cited, the latest, and a few facts about the literature.
Studies range from laboratory work to clinical trials. A paper listed here is not an endorsement and says nothing about whether TB-500 is safe, effective or approved for any use.
- Papers
- 25
- 20 articles, 5 reviews
- Earliest paper
- 2017
- Most papers in 2026 (14)
- Open access
- 68%
- free to read somewhere
- Reviews
- 20%
- of all papers listed
What kind of studies
Of 35 papers in PubMed that mention TB-500 in the title or abstract, by the study type PubMed records. Categories overlap, so they do not add up to the total.
- Randomized controlled trials0
- Other clinical trials1
- Meta-analyses and systematic reviews0
- Other reviews8
- Case reports1
- Animal studies only6
- Studies in humans23
Study types are tags assigned by publishers and PubMed indexers; very new papers are often not tagged yet, and a tag is not a quality rating. Retracted papers are excluded. Source: PubMed (NCBI).
Papers per year
2017 to 2026, peak 14 papers in a year. The latest year may still be incomplete.
Where it is published
- The American Journal of Sports Medicine2 papers
- Water1 papers
- Current Pain and Headache Reports1 papers
- International Immunopharmacology1 papers
- Scientific Reports1 papers
The papers
Most citedName in the title
- TB500/TB1000 and SGF1000: A scientific approach for a better understanding of misbranded and adulterated drugs
Vivian Delcourt, Patrice Garcia, Benjamin Chabot et al. · Drug Testing and Analysis · 2022
Study in humans6 citations
- Investigational Peptides in Orthopaedic Practice: Evidence, Safety, and Patient Counseling for BPC-157, Thymosin Beta-4, and TB-500
Alexander Tham, Christopher W. Hodgkins, John G. Kennedy · Journal of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons · 2026
- Effects of BPC-157 and TB-500 on Achilles tendon healing in rats: A histopathological and biomechanical study
Ozancan Biçer, Oktay Adanır, Yiğit Güleryüz et al. · Joint Diseases and Related Surgery · 2026
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- Thymosin Beta-4 and TB-500 in Tissue Healing, Regeneration, and Musculoskeletal Repair: A Scoping Review
Flynn McGuire, Emma Hughes, Travis G. Maak et al. · Applied Sciences · 2026
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- REGENERATIVE PEPTIDES IN MUSCULOSKELETAL MEDICINE: COMPARATIVE MECHANISMS OF BPC-157, THYMOSIN BETA-4/TB-500, TB-500 FRAGMENT AND KPV IN OSTEOMYOARTICULAR REPAIR
Luiz Felippe Mendes Caquetti · INTERNATIONAL BLEST SCIENTIFIC · 2026
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- Functional Characterization of N -acetyl- l -Leucyl- l -Lysine Supports a Peptide Prodrug Mechanism for TB-500
Khandoker Asiqur Rahaman, Md Sofequl Islam Mukim, Md Lemon Hasan et al. · Biomaterials Research · 2026
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- "СІРА ЗОНА" ФАРМАКОЛОГІЇ: ОГЛЯД ПЕПТИДНИХ БІОРЕГУЛЯТОРІВ ДЛЯ ВІДНОВЛЕННЯ ПІСЛЯ СПОРТИВНИХ ТРАВМ (BPC-157, TB-500)
А. В. Чорномидз, М. П. Кланца · Physical Culture and Sport Scientific Perspective · 2025
Open access · CC BYRead the open copy →
LatestName in title or abstract
- Investigational Peptides in Orthopaedic Practice: Evidence, Safety, and Patient Counseling for BPC-157, Thymosin Beta-4, and TB-500
Alexander Tham, Christopher W. Hodgkins, John G. Kennedy · Journal of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons · 2026
- Regenerative peptides for inferior alveolar nerve injury: a narrative review
Scott H. Froum, Nathan E. Estrin, Gianna Pico et al. · Frontiers in Dental Medicine · 2026
ReviewOpen access · CC BYRead the open copy →
- Case Report: Regenerative peptides for Inferior alveolar nerve injury: a narrative review with hypothesis-generating three clinical cases
Scott H. Froum, Nathan E. Estrin, Gianna Pico et al. · Frontiers in Oral Health · 2026
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- The peptide boom: a critical appraisal of evidence, patient safety risks, and regulatory failure in the experimental wellness peptide market
Giorgi Pkhakadze · Georgian Medical Journal · 2026
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- Peptides in Regenerative Medicine: A Comprehensive Review of Clinical Applications in Tissue Repair and Chronic Pain Management
Choopong Luansritisakul, Monping Chiang, Stacey L. Burns et al. · Current Pain and Headache Reports · 2026
Review
- Peptide Supplements and Their Therapeutic Applications in Sports Medicine
Kushagra Tewari, Timothy P. Liu, Christina Im et al. · The American Journal of Sports Medicine · 2026
Open access · CC BY1 citationsRead the open copy →
- Effects of BPC-157 and TB-500 on Achilles tendon healing in rats: A histopathological and biomechanical study
Ozancan Biçer, Oktay Adanır, Yiğit Güleryüz et al. · Joint Diseases and Related Surgery · 2026
Animal studyOpen access · CC BY-NCRead the open copy →
- Thymosin Beta-4 and TB-500 in Tissue Healing, Regeneration, and Musculoskeletal Repair: A Scoping Review
Flynn McGuire, Emma Hughes, Travis G. Maak et al. · Applied Sciences · 2026
Open access · CC BYRead the open copy →
- Emerging Peptide Therapies in Orthopaedics: Evidence, Safety, and Perioperative Implications
Ahmed Siddiqi, Khalid Yousuf, Paul B. Jacob · Journal of Orthopaedic Experience & Innovation · 2026
Open access · CC BY-NC-NDRead the open copy →
- REGENERATIVE PEPTIDES IN MUSCULOSKELETAL MEDICINE: COMPARATIVE MECHANISMS OF BPC-157, THYMOSIN BETA-4/TB-500, TB-500 FRAGMENT AND KPV IN OSTEOMYOARTICULAR REPAIR
Luiz Felippe Mendes Caquetti · INTERNATIONAL BLEST SCIENTIFIC · 2026
Open accessRead the open copy →
- Therapeutic peptides in gerontology: mechanisms and applications for healthy aging
Volodymyr Mavrych, Inna Shypilova, Olena Bolgova · Frontiers in Aging · 2026
ReviewOpen access · CC BY5 citationsRead the open copy →
- Therapeutic Peptides in Orthopaedics: Applications, Challenges, and Future Directions
Omar F. Rahman, Steven J. Lee, William A. Seeds · JAAOS Global Research and Reviews · 2026
ReviewOpen access · CC BY-NC-ND5 citationsRead the open copy →
- Injectable Peptide Therapy: A Primer for Orthopaedic and Sports Medicine Physicians
Cory K. Mayfield, Ioanna K. Bolia, Cailan L Feingold et al. · The American Journal of Sports Medicine · 2026
Review12 citations
- Functional Characterization of N -acetyl- l -Leucyl- l -Lysine Supports a Peptide Prodrug Mechanism for TB-500
Khandoker Asiqur Rahaman, Md Sofequl Islam Mukim, Md Lemon Hasan et al. · Biomaterials Research · 2026
Open access · CC BYRead the open copy →
- "СІРА ЗОНА" ФАРМАКОЛОГІЇ: ОГЛЯД ПЕПТИДНИХ БІОРЕГУЛЯТОРІВ ДЛЯ ВІДНОВЛЕННЯ ПІСЛЯ СПОРТИВНИХ ТРАВМ (BPC-157, TB-500)
А. В. Чорномидз, М. П. Кланца · Physical Culture and Sport Scientific Perspective · 2025
Open access · CC BYRead the open copy →
- Thymosin β4-derived peptides alleviate neuroinflammation and neurite atrophy in both in vitro models and in vivo 5 × FAD mice: A potential therapy for memory improvement in Alzheimer's disease
Haiyan Ou, Ruiye Chen, Longjian Zhou et al. · International Immunopharmacology · 2025
Study in humans1 citations
- Novel wellbeing and repair peptide use in the UK: Netnographic findings
Luke A. Turnock, Evelyn Hearne · Performance Enhancement & Health · 2024
Open access · CC BY11 citationsRead the open copy →
- TB500/TB1000 and SGF1000: A scientific approach for a better understanding of misbranded and adulterated drugs
Vivian Delcourt, Patrice Garcia, Benjamin Chabot et al. · Drug Testing and Analysis · 2022
Study in humans6 citations
- Logistic regression analysis of environmental and other variables and incidences of tuberculosis in respiratory patients
Ashutosh Kumar Pathak, Mukesh Sharma, Subodh K Katiyar et al. · Scientific Reports · 2020
Clinical trialOpen access · CC BY9 citationsRead the open copy →
- Evaluating the Performance of a Lab-Scale Water Treatment Plant Using Non-Thermal Plasma Technology
Stefan Schönekerl, Astrid Weigert, Stephan Uhlig et al. · Water · 2020
Open access · CC BY12 citationsRead the open copy →
- Inactivation Efficacy of a Non-thermal Atmospheric Pressure Plasma Generator against Mycobacterium tuberculosis
Noori Lee, Sang‐Hee Park, Ji‐Yeon Kim et al. · Korean Journal of Healthcare-Associated Infection Control and Prevention · 2018
Open access3 citationsRead the open copy →
- EFFECT OF HYDROALCOHOLIC EXTRACT OF DRIED FRUITS OF TRAPA NATANS L ON ANIMAL MODELS OF COGNITIVE DYSFUNCTION
Digambar Balkrishna Ambikar, Niraj Vyawahare · INDIAN DRUGS · 2017
- On partial thermoremanent magnetization tail checks in Thellier paleointensity determination
Yongjae Yu, David J. Dunlop · Journal of Geophysical Research Atmospheres · 2003
Open access48 citationsRead the open copy →
- Elimination of theobromine metabolites in healthy adults
N. Rodopoulos, L. Höjvall, A. Norman · Scandinavian Journal of Clinical and Laboratory Investigation · 1996
Study in humans43 citations
- Sympathomimetic amines and cardiac arrhythmias
E Oppenheimer, E. Akavia, S. Shavit et al. · Cardiovascular Research · 1990
Animal study8 citations
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