It has been used in medical research for some time and is being studied as a potential treatment for conditions such as Parkinsons Disease, brain injury, wound healing, and joint health
RPE cells are critical for maintaining retinal health, engaging in activities like daily phagocytosis of photoreceptor outer segments, light absorption, heat exchange, and vitamin A metabolism
Pegbelfermin additionally reduced levels of serum alanine aminotransferase (ALT) and Pro-C3 (a marker of fibrogenesis) by up to 30%, consistent with improved hepatic health
Neurosci Lett 133:114, PMID: 1838798 Cooper AJL (1997) Role of astrocytes in maintaining cerebral glutathione homeostasis and in protecting the brain against xenobiotics and oxidative stress
No, BPC-157 is not proven safe for human use