TP508 TFA is a 23-amino acid nonproteolytic thrombin peptide that represents a portion of the receptor-binding domain of thrombin molecule. TP508 TFA activates endothelial NO synthase (eNOS) and stimulates production of NO in human endothelial cells. TP508 TFA activates endothelial cells and stem cells to revascularize and regenerate tissues[1][2].
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