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Initially investigated for its potential to treat neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimers and Parkinsons, this small synthetic peptide is known to bind with high affinity to hepatocyte growth factor (HGF) and its receptor c-Met, thereby promoting neuronal differentiation, dendritic branching, and synaptic plasticity
BPC 157 as potential agent in treating osteoarthritis: a preliminary study
Increased diversity in research participation Gaining a more comprehensive understanding of Alzheimer's from its causes to how to prevent, manage and treat it requires inclusion of increased numbers of participants from diverse sociodemographic groups, including racial and ethnic groups, in research
Once reconstituted, peptides have a limited shelf life
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