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Thymosin Beta-4 Fragments

Also known as Ac-SDKP, TB4 fragments, N-terminal fragment.

Best known for Sub-fragments used as alternatives to TB-500
Evidence★☆☆☆☆
Safety dataLargely unknown
Route Injectable
United StatesNot approved
AustraliaThymosin Beta 4 named in Appendix D cl.5
as at 16 September 2026

What it is and what it does

This entry covers shorter fragments of Thymosin Beta-4, most notably Ac-SDKP, a four-amino-acid N-terminal fragment. They are at a preclinical stage of research, not approved, and commonly discussed as alternatives to TB-500.

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This page describes what is known and not known about Thymosin Beta-4 Fragments. It is not medical advice and not a recommendation to use it.