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The peptide appears to promote mucosal healing through enhancement of epithelial cell proliferation and migration, restoration of tight junction integrity, and modulation of inflammatory responses within the gastrointestinal tract
The epithelial layer remained intact, with no significant changes in goblet cell distribution or mucus production
A few things worth flagging for clinical practice: GI effects (nausea, diarrhea, vomiting) are dose-related and largely manageable with slow titration starting at 2 mg rather than jumping to 4 mg helps
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