Inflammation
The body’s immune response to injury, infection, or irritation. Acute inflammation is protective; chronic inflammation drives disease. Many peptides (BPC-157, KPV, LL-37, Thymosin Alpha-1) modulate inflammatory pathways.
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A condition where the immune system mistakenly attacks the body’s own tissues. Immunomodulatory peptides like Thymosin Alpha-1 and KPV are studied for their ability to balance immune responses.
Oxidative stressAn imbalance between free radical production and antioxidant defenses, causing cellular damage. Mitochondrial peptides (SS-31, MOTS-c, Humanin) and GHK-Cu reduce oxidative stress through different mechanisms.
Inflammatory bowel diseaseChronic inflammatory conditions of the gastrointestinal tract, including Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis. BPC-157 and KPV show anti-inflammatory effects in preclinical IBD models.
Related Peptide Profiles
Body Protection Compound-157, a synthetic pentadecapeptide derived from human gastric juice studied for tissue repair, gut healing, and anti-inflammatory effects.
KPVA tripeptide (Lys-Pro-Val) derived from alpha-MSH with potent anti-inflammatory properties, studied for gut health and skin conditions.
LL-37A human cathelicidin antimicrobial peptide with broad-spectrum activity against bacteria, viruses, and fungi. Part of innate immune defense.
Thymosin Alpha-1A 28-amino acid peptide that modulates immune function by enhancing T-cell maturation and dendritic cell activity. Approved in several countries for hepatitis B.