The most important functions of the skin, which are widely known, include the mentioned protective function as well as the body's thermoregulatory function, participation in water and excretory balance, involvement in the synthesis of proteins and certain compounds, and participation in the metabolism of proteins, lipids, and carbohydrates
General statements about broad compatibility of any diluent with investigational peptides are not supported by authoritative evidence and should not be relied upon
Although thousands of natural peptides exist, only a few hundred have been used medically to date
However, there have been no definitive clinical trials
Vascular injury and thrombotic disorders show interesting preclinical findings with BPC-157 preventing pathological thrombus formation while maintaining physiological hemostasis