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Abstract Mitochondria-derived peptides (MDPs) are bioactive molecules encoded by small open reading frames within mitochondrial DNA (mtDNA). Humanin, the first MDP to be discovered, functions as a cytoprotecti…
Read guide →Researchers at the U of A College of Medicine – Phoenix develop a first-in-class peptide therapy to disrupt a key protein interaction driving liver scarring A promising new therapy developed at the University …
Read guide →Key Takeaways Peptides — short chains of amino acids that act as targeted signaling molecules — have shown early promise for reducing liver fat by improving metabolism, lowering inflammation, and reversing fib…
Read guide →Rutgers researchers discover hormone has therapeutic effects on non-alcoholic fatty liver disease in mouse study A hormone that triggers puberty and controls fertility in humans might be developed as a treatme…
Read guide →Introduction Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD), recently renamed steatotic liver disease, is a chronic condition characterised by an accumulation of ectopic lipids in the liver parenchyma, accounting f…
Read guide →Abstract PGPIPN is a therapeutic hexapeptide derived from bovine β-casein. Here we investigated the role and mechanism of this peptide on alcoholic fatty liver disease (AFLD). We took human hepatic cell line L…
Read guide →Your liver handles over 500 functions every day. It filters toxins, metabolizes drugs, produces bile, stores energy, and synthesizes proteins your blood needs to clot. When it gets damaged — by alcohol, medica…
Read guide →FDA has approved Terlivaz (terlipressin) injection to improve kidney function in adults with hepatorenal syndrome (HRS) with rapid reduction in kidney function. Terlivaz is the first FDA-approved medication fo…
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Read guide →Your kidneys filter about 45 gallons of blood every day. They remove waste products, balance electrolytes, regulate blood pressure, and produce hormones that control red blood cell production. When kidney func…
Read guide →A molecule made by bacteria in the gut can hitch a ride to the kidneys, where it sets off a chain reaction of inflammation, scarring and fibrosis - a serious complication of diabetes and a leading cause of kid…
Read guide →Highlights • Perilla peptides can improve apoptotic kidney damage. • Perilla peptides can improve antioxidant capacity in mice. • Perilla peptides can affect intestinal microorganisms in mice. • Perilla peptid…
Read guide →A synthetic peptide appears to directly disrupt the destructive inflammation that occurs in nephritis, enabling the kidneys to better recover and maintain their important functions, investigators report. Wheth…
Read guide →Abstract Background and Objectives : Ischemia–reperfusion (I/R) injury can affect multiple distant organs following I/R in the lower extremities. BPC-157’s anti-inflammatory and free radical-neutralizing prope…
Read guide →When it comes to overall wellness, the gut plays a starring role. Often referred to as the “second brain,” your gut—or gastrointestinal (GI) system—is the foundation of health. From digestion and nutrient abso…
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