Small peptides known as cell-penetrating peptides (CPPs) are derived from viral, insect, or mammalian proteins that can penetrate the cell membrane
Sustained immune activation may affect: Neurological function and cognitive processing Autonomic nervous system regulation Hormonal signaling and endocrine stability Mitochondrial energy production Gut barrier integrity Vascular and endothelial function Rather than remaining localized to the respiratory system, inflammation becomes systemic
Tonazzi et al., 2015)
Peptides can help in several ways: Reduce Inflammation Certain peptides, like BPC-157 and KPV , have strong anti-inflammatory effects
doi:10.1111/jsr.12430 Wickwire EM, Lettieri CJ, Cairns AA, Collop NA
Intracellular GSSG was marginally decreased by KD of ALOX15 ( P = 0.069), but not by chemical inhibition ( P = 0.203