The global peptide therapeutics market was valued at nearly $50 billion in 2024, and its projected to reach up to around $84 billion by 2034.1 One of the most well-known peptides in recent years is semaglutide (Ozempic), a glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonist (GLP-1) used for the treatment of type 2 diabetes.2 However, semaglutide is just one of many different peptides that could potentially lead to health benefits
The mechanisms most cited in the literature are promotion of angiogenesis (new blood-vessel formation, linked to VEGFR2 signaling), modulation of growth-factor and nitric-oxide pathways, and interaction with the gut-brain axis
It is also known to have positive effects on the immune system, gut health and muscle health
A peptide that stimulates new blood vessel growth is exactly the kind of molecule that requires a case-by-case risk review
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