Enteric serotonin may be a key player in physiological actions and the pathogenesis of intestinal inflammation.35,36 BPC-157 suppresses the synthesis and release of enteric serotonin and attenuates gastrointestinal motility in human and rat enteric samples.21 One study looked at the role of serotonin in a feline model of interstitial cystitis
it has also been reported to promote angiogenesis, down-regulate inflammatory cytokines and NF-B signaling, and reduce apoptosis and fibrosis in injury models
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Some injections are also thought to potentially increase the risk for inflammation of the pancreas
