Neurotrophic Peptides
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Neurotrophic Peptides
Nerve Growth Factor (NGF): The Original Neurotrophic Peptide
NGF was the first neurotrophin discovered, earned a Nobel Prize, and led to an FDA-approved eye drug. Here's what research shows about nerve growth factor.
15 min read|Mar 24, 2026
Neurotrophic Peptides
Neurogenesis and Peptides: Can New Brain Cells Be Stimulated?
Explore how peptides like Peptide 6, cerebrolysin, Semax, and ghrelin promote neurogenesis in the hippocampus, with evidence from animal and early human studies.
15 min read|Mar 24, 2026