When CJC-1295 is injected, it binds to the growth hormone-releasing hormone (GHRH) receptors, mimicking its function to stimulate the pituitary gland to release more GH
The high-dose group also lost 28% of body weight after eight months, while the low-dose group lost 24%
Additionally, it may also have benefits for cognitive function and athletic performance
These findings collectively show that astaxanthin, with its high antioxidant characteristics, can be used as an adjuvant treatment in a variety of respiratory disorders, including pneumonia and COVID-19, by lowering oxidative stress and modifying inflammatory responses
Funding This work was supported by Funding of the"famous doctors"project of the support plan for the talents of Xingdian (RLMY20220005), The scientific and technological innovation team of Kunming Medical University (CXTD202209), Clinical Collaboration Project of Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine for Major Difficult Diseases of Yunnan Province (300073)