It is investigational and not approved for routine clinical use
Some approved drugs are themselves peptides, such as: Insulin GLP-1 receptor agonists Calcitonin Oxytocin Such success has spurred scientists to look into even more potential therapeutic peptides
Nonetheless, further optimization and risk-reduction strategies remain important
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IGF-1 is one of the main messengers behind growth hormone's effects it tells cells to grow, divide, and repair
Reviews such as the peer-reviewed research on BPC-157's protective and regenerative properties summarize these findings, while noting that they are drawn largely from animal models