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Stable gastric pentadecapeptide BPC 157 in trials for inflammatory bowel disease
Sikiric P, Rucman R, Turkovic B et al., Current Pharmaceutical Design
BPC-157 demonstrated cytoprotective and healing effects in multiple models of inflammatory bowel disease, accelerating mucosal repair and reducing inflammation markers.
Pentadecapeptide BPC 157 enhances the growth hormone receptor expression in tendon fibroblasts
Chang CH, Tsai WC, Hsu YH, Pang JHS, Molecules
BPC-157 stimulated tendon fibroblast migration and growth hormone receptor expression, suggesting a direct role in tendon repair mechanisms.
BPC 157 and the gastrointestinal tract — a comprehensive review
Seiwerth S, Rucman R, Turkovic B et al., Life Sciences
Comprehensive review of BPC-157's gastroprotective effects including ulcer healing, intestinal anastomosis recovery, and fistula healing in preclinical studies.
BPC 157 accelerates recovery after Achilles tendon transection in rats
Krivic A, Anic T, Seiwerth S et al., Journal of Orthopaedic Research
Systemic and local BPC-157 application significantly improved functional recovery and biomechanical properties of transected Achilles tendons in a rat model.
BPC 157 promotes neuroprotection after traumatic brain injury in rats
Tudor M, Jandric I, Marovic A et al., Regulatory Peptides
BPC-157 reduced brain edema, improved neurological scores, and promoted neuronal survival after experimental traumatic brain injury.
BPC 157 counteracts dopaminergic system lesions
Sikiric P, Seiwerth S, Rucman R et al., Journal of Physiology and Pharmacology
BPC-157 demonstrated protective and restorative effects on dopaminergic neurons in multiple neurotoxin-induced Parkinson's disease models.
BPC 157 heals transected rat Achilles tendon and promotes VEGF expression
Krivic A, Majerovic M, Jelic I et al., Journal of Orthopaedic Research
BPC-157 accelerated Achilles tendon healing with enhanced VEGF expression and superior biomechanical properties.
BPC 157 and the brain-gut axis: neuroprotective effects
Sikiric P, Rucman R, Turkovic B et al., Journal of Physiology - Paris
BPC-157 demonstrated neuroprotective effects through modulation of the dopamine and serotonin systems across the brain-gut axis.
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
Thymosin beta-4 accelerated wound closure and promoted regenerative healing with reduced scarring in dermal wound models.
Thymosin beta-4 activates integrin-linked kinase and promotes cardiac cell migration
Bock-Marquette I, Saxena A, White MD et al., Nature
TB-4 was shown to activate Akt through integrin-linked kinase, promoting cardiomyocyte survival and migration after ischemic injury.
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
Clinical evidence supports thymosin beta-4 eye drops for corneal wound healing, showing improved epithelial repair in neurotrophic keratopathy patients.
Thymosin beta-4 promotes hair growth in preclinical models
Philp D, Nguyen M, Scheremeta B et al., FASEB Journal
TB-4 stimulated hair follicle stem cells and accelerated hair growth in murine wound models.
Once-weekly semaglutide in adults with overweight or obesity (STEP 1)
Wilding JPH, Batterham RL, Calanna S et al., New England Journal of Medicine
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.
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
Semaglutide significantly reduced major adverse cardiovascular events by 26% compared to placebo in type 2 diabetes patients at high cardiovascular risk.
Oral semaglutide versus empagliflozin in type 2 diabetes (PIONEER 2)
Rodbard HW, Rosenstock J, Canani LH et al., Diabetes Care
Oral semaglutide achieved superior HbA1c reduction compared to empagliflozin at 26 weeks, with comparable safety profiles.
Semaglutide effects on neuroinflammation in Alzheimer's disease models
Holscher C, Li Y, Chen S et al., Alzheimer's Research & Therapy
Semaglutide reduced neuroinflammation, amyloid plaque burden, and improved cognitive performance in APP/PS1 transgenic mouse models.
Semaglutide reduces liver fat and fibrosis in NASH (phase 2 trial)
Newsome PN, Buchholtz K, Cusi K et al., New England Journal of Medicine
Semaglutide achieved NASH resolution without worsening fibrosis in 59% of patients vs 17% with placebo in a phase 2 randomized trial.
Semaglutide and kidney outcomes in type 2 diabetes (FLOW trial)
Perkovic V, Tuttle KR, Rossing P et al., New England Journal of Medicine
Semaglutide reduced major kidney disease events by 24% compared to placebo in patients with type 2 diabetes and chronic kidney disease.
Semaglutide reduces cardiovascular events in SELECT trial
Lincoff AM, Brown-Frandsen K, Colhoun HM et al., New England Journal of Medicine
SELECT trial: semaglutide 2.4 mg reduced major adverse cardiovascular events by 20% in overweight/obese adults without diabetes.
Tirzepatide versus semaglutide for type 2 diabetes (SURPASS-2)
Frias JP, Davies MJ, Rosenstock J et al., New England Journal of Medicine
Tirzepatide at all doses was superior to semaglutide 1 mg in HbA1c and body weight reduction in type 2 diabetes patients.
Tirzepatide for weight management (SURMOUNT-1)
Jastreboff AM, Aronne LJ, Ahmad NN et al., New England Journal of Medicine
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.
Tirzepatide improves liver fat content in NAFLD patients
Gastaldelli A, Cusi K, Fernandez Lando L et al., The Lancet Diabetes & Endocrinology
Tirzepatide reduced liver fat content by up to 50% in patients with NAFLD and type 2 diabetes, suggesting hepatoprotective mechanisms beyond weight loss.
Tirzepatide reduces cardiovascular risk factors in SURPASS-4
Del Prato S, Kahn SE, Pavo I et al., JAMA
Tirzepatide reduced HbA1c, body weight, blood pressure, and lipid parameters vs insulin glargine, suggesting broad cardiometabolic benefits.
Tirzepatide versus insulin glargine in type 2 diabetes (SURPASS-4)
Del Prato S, Kahn SE, Pavo I et al., The Lancet
Tirzepatide was superior to insulin glargine in HbA1c and body weight reduction with lower hypoglycemia risk in patients with cardiovascular risk.
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
Triple-agonist retatrutide produced dose-dependent HbA1c and body weight reductions, with the highest dose achieving −24.2% weight loss at 48 weeks.
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