It's a drug that's designed to fight tumors, to reduce tumor size, and does so by inhibiting VEGF
By improving local and general blood flow, the peptide is posited to exert stomach cell protection against ischemia and damaging agents, therefore facilitating gastrointestinal tract healing
Since the peptide promotes blood vessel formation, questions arise about whether it could support tumor growth in people with existing cancers
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It also modulates nitric oxide pathways, helping regulate inflammation and blood flow