Briefly, bacterial pellets were lysed in buffer (150 mM NaCl 2 , 50 mM Tris, 10% (v/v) glycerol, 1 mM phenylmethylsulfonyl fluoride (PMSF) at pH 7.4 by bead-beating as described for the ATP assay
Because this is a small-molecule salt rather than a peptide, the usual peptide precautions about mechanical shear and methionine or tryptophan oxidation do not apply
Injections go directly into the bloodstream, allowing for better and faster absorption
Saline contains sodium chloride, whereas bacteriostatic water contains only sterile water and benzyl alcohol
In addition to antihypertensive activity, tripeptides such as GHK-Cu have been reported to contribute to vascular repair following injury
It is especially advantageous to people suffering from CFS (chronic fatigue syndrome), since it reduces the severity of symptoms