The exact mechanism of peptides acting as antioxidants is not clearly known but some aromatic amino acids and histidine are reported to play an important role in the antioxidant activity
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This investigational compound is for in-vitro testing and experimental use only
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Some pharmacokinetic studies have examined the lower end of the dose-response curve, but these were conducted to establish appropriate starting doses for titration, not to validate microdosing as a standalone strategy