Effect on glycemic control of exenatide (synthetic exendin-4) additive to existing metformin and/or sulfonylurea treatment in patients with type 2 diabetes
Possible redness, swelling, or small knot formation can occur and typically resolves within several days
Research suggests it supports tissue regeneration, modulates inflammatory signaling, and encourages the formation of new blood vessels, making it a compound of interest in experimental models involving wounds, ulcers, and soft tissue recovery
BPC-157, sometimes referred to as Body Protection Compound 157, is a synthetic peptide derived from a protein in human gastric juice
For the full picture of how the class works and what the trials show, see the complete guide to GLP-1 medications