[117] Pigment Epithelium-Derived Factor (PEDF) may have neuroprotective and anti-angiogenic properties in DR and AMD [118] , Fibroblast Growth Factor (FGF) and basic FGF (bFGF) may stimulate corneal healing and repair [118] [119] , Insulin-Like Growth Factor-1 (IGF-1) may promote retinal neuroprotection [120] , Platelet-Derived Growth Factor (PDGF) effectively prevents photoreceptor degeneration by inhibiting apoptosis, offering a promising therapeutic approach to mitigate photoreceptor loss without the adverse effects of inducing retinal angiogenesis
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Peptide-based therapies for obesity and type 2 diabetes
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Both semaglutide (Ozempic, Wegovy) and tirzepatide (Mounjaro, Zepbound) work by regulating appetite and blood sugar, but they have distinct mechanisms and outcomes
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