Research
Cytokine
Definition
Small proteins released by cells that have a specific effect on cell-to-cell communication and immune responses.
Why It Matters
Many peptides modulate cytokine levels, which is how they may influence inflammation and immunity.
Related Terms
Related Peptides
Apelin
An endogenous cardiovascular peptide that signals through the APJ receptor, studied for heart failure, cardiac repair, and cardioprotection with multiple synthetic analogs in clinical development.
Ara-290A non-erythropoietic EPO analog studied for nerve repair and neuropathic pain conditions.
BPC-157A pentadecapeptide derived from human gastric juice, studied for tissue repair and gut-protective properties.
BPC/TB500 BlendA combined formulation of BPC-157 and TB-500, the two most commonly paired tissue repair peptides.
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