Oxidative Stress
Oxidative stress is an imbalance between free radical production and antioxidant defenses, causing cellular damage associated with aging and disease.
Detailed Explanation
Oxidative stress damages DNA, proteins, and lipids. Several peptides counteract it: SS-31 reduces mitochondrial ROS production by protecting cardiolipin. DSIP upregulates antioxidant enzymes. Epitalon enhances DNA repair. GHK-Cu upregulates antioxidant gene expression. MOTS-c and Humanin provide cytoprotection through metabolic and anti-apoptotic signaling.
Related Compounds
SS-31
Szeto-Schiller Peptide — Mitochondrial Protector
DSIP
Delta Sleep-Inducing Peptide — Rest and Recovery
Epitalon
The Telomere Peptide — Resets the Biological Clock
GHK-Cu
Copper Peptide — The Skin and Tissue Restorer
MOTS-c
The Mitochondrial-Encoded Peptide for Metabolic Youth
Humanin
The Cytoprotective Mitochondrial Peptide