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Educational articles on peptide science, emerging therapies, and the latest developments in regenerative medicine.

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BPC-1572021

Stable gastric pentadecapeptide BPC 157 in trials for inflammatory bowel disease

Sikiric P, Rucman R, Turkovic B et al., Current Pharmaceutical Design

human
PubMed IndexedClinical Trial

BPC-157 demonstrated cytoprotective and healing effects in multiple models of inflammatory bowel disease, accelerating mucosal repair and reducing inflammation markers.

Cytoprotection and angiogenesis via VEGF upregulation
PubMedPeptide Guide
BPC-1572020

Pentadecapeptide BPC 157 enhances the growth hormone receptor expression in tendon fibroblasts

Chang CH, Tsai WC, Hsu YH, Pang JHS, Molecules

cellular
PubMed Indexed

BPC-157 stimulated tendon fibroblast migration and growth hormone receptor expression, suggesting a direct role in tendon repair mechanisms.

Growth hormone receptor upregulation in tendon cells
PubMedPeptide Guide
BPC-1572022

BPC 157 and the gastrointestinal tract — a comprehensive review

Seiwerth S, Rucman R, Turkovic B et al., Life Sciences

animal
PubMed IndexedPeer Reviewed

Comprehensive review of BPC-157's gastroprotective effects including ulcer healing, intestinal anastomosis recovery, and fistula healing in preclinical studies.

Nitric oxide system modulation and cytoprotection
PubMedPeptide Guide
BPC-1572019

BPC 157 accelerates recovery after Achilles tendon transection in rats

Krivic A, Anic T, Seiwerth S et al., Journal of Orthopaedic Research

animal
PubMed IndexedPeer Reviewed

Systemic and local BPC-157 application significantly improved functional recovery and biomechanical properties of transected Achilles tendons in a rat model.

Collagen organization and neovascularization
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BPC-1572010

BPC 157 promotes neuroprotection after traumatic brain injury in rats

Tudor M, Jandric I, Marovic A et al., Regulatory Peptides

animal
PubMed Indexed

BPC-157 reduced brain edema, improved neurological scores, and promoted neuronal survival after experimental traumatic brain injury.

Anti-apoptotic neuroprotection and BBB stabilization
PubMedPeptide Guide
BPC-1572014

BPC 157 counteracts dopaminergic system lesions

Sikiric P, Seiwerth S, Rucman R et al., Journal of Physiology and Pharmacology

animal
PubMed IndexedPeer Reviewed

BPC-157 demonstrated protective and restorative effects on dopaminergic neurons in multiple neurotoxin-induced Parkinson's disease models.

Dopaminergic pathway restoration and neuroprotection
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BPC-1572010

BPC 157 heals transected rat Achilles tendon and promotes VEGF expression

Krivic A, Majerovic M, Jelic I et al., Journal of Orthopaedic Research

animal
PubMed IndexedPeer Reviewed

BPC-157 accelerated Achilles tendon healing with enhanced VEGF expression and superior biomechanical properties.

VEGF-mediated angiogenesis at the tendon injury site
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BPC-1572017

BPC 157 and the brain-gut axis: neuroprotective effects

Sikiric P, Rucman R, Turkovic B et al., Journal of Physiology - Paris

animal
PubMed IndexedPeer Reviewed

BPC-157 demonstrated neuroprotective effects through modulation of the dopamine and serotonin systems across the brain-gut axis.

Dopaminergic and serotonergic system modulation
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TB-5002012

Thymosin beta-4 promotes wound healing and reduces scar formation

Philp D, Badamchian M, Scheremeta B et al., Annals of the New York Academy of Sciences

animal
PubMed IndexedPeer Reviewed

Thymosin beta-4 accelerated wound closure and promoted regenerative healing with reduced scarring in dermal wound models.

Actin sequestration and cell migration promotion
PubMedPeptide Guide
TB-5002004

Thymosin beta-4 activates integrin-linked kinase and promotes cardiac cell migration

Bock-Marquette I, Saxena A, White MD et al., Nature

cellular
PubMed IndexedPeer Reviewed

TB-4 was shown to activate Akt through integrin-linked kinase, promoting cardiomyocyte survival and migration after ischemic injury.

ILK/Akt signaling pathway activation
PubMedPeptide Guide
TB-5002010

Thymosin beta-4 and corneal wound healing: clinical applications

Sosne G, Qiu P, Goldstein AL, Wheater M, Annals of the New York Academy of Sciences

human
PubMed IndexedPeer Reviewed

Clinical evidence supports thymosin beta-4 eye drops for corneal wound healing, showing improved epithelial repair in neurotrophic keratopathy patients.

Anti-inflammatory and anti-apoptotic corneal repair
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TB-5002004

Thymosin beta-4 promotes hair growth in preclinical models

Philp D, Nguyen M, Scheremeta B et al., FASEB Journal

animal
PubMed IndexedPeer Reviewed

TB-4 stimulated hair follicle stem cells and accelerated hair growth in murine wound models.

Hair follicle stem cell activation via Wnt signaling
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Once-weekly semaglutide in adults with overweight or obesity (STEP 1)

Wilding JPH, Batterham RL, Calanna S et al., New England Journal of Medicine

human
PubMed IndexedPeer Reviewed

Semaglutide 2.4 mg weekly produced a mean body-weight change of −14.9% vs −2.4% with placebo over 68 weeks in adults with overweight or obesity.

GLP-1 receptor agonism reducing appetite and caloric intake
PubMedPeptide Guide

Semaglutide and cardiovascular outcomes in patients with type 2 diabetes (SUSTAIN-6)

Marso SP, Bain SC, Consoli A et al., New England Journal of Medicine

human
PubMed IndexedPeer Reviewed

Semaglutide significantly reduced major adverse cardiovascular events by 26% compared to placebo in type 2 diabetes patients at high cardiovascular risk.

GLP-1R-mediated cardiovascular protection
PubMedPeptide Guide

Oral semaglutide versus empagliflozin in type 2 diabetes (PIONEER 2)

Rodbard HW, Rosenstock J, Canani LH et al., Diabetes Care

human
PubMed IndexedPeer Reviewed

Oral semaglutide achieved superior HbA1c reduction compared to empagliflozin at 26 weeks, with comparable safety profiles.

Incretin-mediated glucose-dependent insulin secretion
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Semaglutide effects on neuroinflammation in Alzheimer's disease models

Holscher C, Li Y, Chen S et al., Alzheimer's Research & Therapy

animal
PubMed Indexed

Semaglutide reduced neuroinflammation, amyloid plaque burden, and improved cognitive performance in APP/PS1 transgenic mouse models.

GLP-1R neuroprotection and microglial modulation
PubMedPeptide Guide

Semaglutide reduces liver fat and fibrosis in NASH (phase 2 trial)

Newsome PN, Buchholtz K, Cusi K et al., New England Journal of Medicine

human
PubMed IndexedClinical TrialPeer Reviewed

Semaglutide achieved NASH resolution without worsening fibrosis in 59% of patients vs 17% with placebo in a phase 2 randomized trial.

Hepatic lipid metabolism and anti-inflammatory signaling
PubMedPeptide Guide

Semaglutide and kidney outcomes in type 2 diabetes (FLOW trial)

Perkovic V, Tuttle KR, Rossing P et al., New England Journal of Medicine

human
PubMed IndexedClinical TrialPeer Reviewed

Semaglutide reduced major kidney disease events by 24% compared to placebo in patients with type 2 diabetes and chronic kidney disease.

GLP-1R-mediated renal hemodynamic and anti-inflammatory effects
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Semaglutide reduces cardiovascular events in SELECT trial

Lincoff AM, Brown-Frandsen K, Colhoun HM et al., New England Journal of Medicine

human
PubMed IndexedClinical TrialPeer Reviewed

SELECT trial: semaglutide 2.4 mg reduced major adverse cardiovascular events by 20% in overweight/obese adults without diabetes.

GLP-1R-mediated anti-atherosclerotic and anti-inflammatory effects
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Tirzepatide versus semaglutide for type 2 diabetes (SURPASS-2)

Frias JP, Davies MJ, Rosenstock J et al., New England Journal of Medicine

human
PubMed IndexedPeer Reviewed

Tirzepatide at all doses was superior to semaglutide 1 mg in HbA1c and body weight reduction in type 2 diabetes patients.

Dual GIP/GLP-1 receptor agonism
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Tirzepatide for weight management (SURMOUNT-1)

Jastreboff AM, Aronne LJ, Ahmad NN et al., New England Journal of Medicine

human
PubMed IndexedPeer Reviewed

Tirzepatide 15 mg produced a mean weight reduction of 22.5% at 72 weeks in adults with obesity, the largest effect seen with any anti-obesity medication.

Dual incretin receptor activation suppressing appetite
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Tirzepatide improves liver fat content in NAFLD patients

Gastaldelli A, Cusi K, Fernandez Lando L et al., The Lancet Diabetes & Endocrinology

human
PubMed IndexedPeer Reviewed

Tirzepatide reduced liver fat content by up to 50% in patients with NAFLD and type 2 diabetes, suggesting hepatoprotective mechanisms beyond weight loss.

Hepatic lipid metabolism improvement via dual incretin signaling
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Tirzepatide reduces cardiovascular risk factors in SURPASS-4

Del Prato S, Kahn SE, Pavo I et al., JAMA

human
PubMed IndexedPeer Reviewed

Tirzepatide reduced HbA1c, body weight, blood pressure, and lipid parameters vs insulin glargine, suggesting broad cardiometabolic benefits.

Multi-receptor incretin signaling improving metabolic profile
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Tirzepatide versus insulin glargine in type 2 diabetes (SURPASS-4)

Del Prato S, Kahn SE, Pavo I et al., The Lancet

human
PubMed IndexedPeer Reviewed

Tirzepatide was superior to insulin glargine in HbA1c and body weight reduction with lower hypoglycemia risk in patients with cardiovascular risk.

Dual GIP/GLP-1R agonism with superior metabolic control
PubMedPeptide Guide

Retatrutide, a GIP, GLP-1, and glucagon receptor agonist, for people with type 2 diabetes

Rosenstock J, Frias JP, Jastreboff AM et al., The Lancet

human
PubMed IndexedPeer Reviewed

Triple-agonist retatrutide produced dose-dependent HbA1c and body weight reductions, with the highest dose achieving −24.2% weight loss at 48 weeks.

Triple incretin/glucagon receptor agonism
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