The table below summarizes the peptides named in the advisory and the claims commonly attached to them
Unlike traditional dermal fillers that provide instant volume with a gel, Sculptra acts as a collagen stimulator
TNF-alpha, interleukin-6 (IL-6), interleukin-1-beta (IL-1B), and interferon-gamma (IFN-gamma) drive persistent inflammation that damages tissue over time
Research methodologies vary widely between laboratories, creating difficulty in comparing results across studies
Flexor Tendon Injuries: Flexor tendon repair models in animal studies show BPC-157 reducing adhesion formation at the repair site, a common complication that limits post-surgical range of motion in hand and finger tendon repairs
For most patients, I recommend starting with weekly sessions for 4-6 weeks