VIP Peptide Delays Intervertebral Disc Degeneration via FGF18/FGFR2
Introduction Degeneration of the intervertebral disc (IVDD) is a leading contributor to lower back pain and is marked by an increase in enzymes that break down the extracellular matrix (such as matrix metalloproteinase) and a surge in the production of pro-inflammatory cytokines. Despite the active efforts of disc cells to preserve the balance of the […]