Preclinical research summary Preclinical investigations include studies in fibroblasts and skin-relevant cellular systems, focusing on ECM biosynthesis and remodeling markers
The accepted model involves engagement of protease-activated receptor 2 and transactivation of the epidermal growth factor receptor, followed by protein kinase C-dependent rearrangement of ZO-1 and occludin away from the junction and contraction of the actin cytoskeleton
A pivotal RCT in 116 cannabis-dependent adolescents found that NAC (1,200 mg twice daily) more than doubled the odds of a negative urine cannabinoid test compared to placebo (OR 2.4, 95% CI 1.1-5.2) (Gray et al., Am J Psychiatry, 2012) [76]
Gene expression modifications persist beyond the presence of the peptide
Description Why BPC-157 is the Reference Peptide in Tissue Regeneration Gastric pentadecapeptide of 15 amino acids Multi-tissue repair, gastroprotection and neuroprotection documented in preclinical studies Gastric Peptide Natural origin Stable fragment of 15 amino acids (GEPPPGKPADDAGLV) derived from BPC protein isolated from human gastric juice
Falutz J (2007)