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The mucus layer serves multiple functions including physical protection of epithelial cells, lubrication to help passage of gut contents, and provision of a habitat for beneficial bacteria
Alpha-melanocyte-stimulating hormone gene therapy reverses carbon tetrachloride-induced liver fibrosis in mice
The way in which the peptide is given and the desired outcomes of the treatment determine the method of administration