That's a real practical advantage over peptides that only work locally
More recent research has explored AOD9604 for other potential applications beyond obesity, including osteoarthritis treatment based on observations of cartilage regeneration properties in preclinical models, though clinical validation of these additional indications is limited
Safety Considerations Peptides are generally well-tolerated, but risks include: A longevity-trained physician must supervise peptide therapy (Smith et al., 2020)
Contraindications: tesamorelin is not used with active malignancy or during pregnancy
These occur because vitamin B12 is essential for maintaining the protective sheath around nerves
Zonal organization: Articular cartilage has superficial zone (tangential collagen orientation, highest cell density), middle zone (random collagen orientation, largest proteoglycans), deep zone (perpendicular collagen orientation, calcified interface with bone), and tidemark (boundary between calcified and uncalcified cartilage)