However, these medications are not subject to FDA approval and are not evaluated for safety or effectiveness
The one or more hepatocyte growth factor mimics has or have a general structural formula R] -R 2 -R 3 -NH-(CH 2 ) n -C-IS[H2 1 2 3 where Ri is one of an N-acyl group, a substituted or unsubstituted phenyl, a norleucine group, and an amino acid selected from tyrosine, phenylalanine, aspartic acid, arginine, isoleucine, serine, histidine, glycine, cysteine, methionine, tryptophan, lysine norvaline, ornithine, and s-benzyl cysteine
It summarizes studies suggesting that these peptides can exert beneficial effects on the retina and other eye tissues, potentially due to their antioxidant properties, ability to improve microcirculation, and influence on cellular metabolism and proliferation
Effect of Zinc Deficiency on Blood Glutathione Levels The Journal of Nutrition, Volume 111, Issue 6, 1 June 1981, Pages 10981102