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Peptides for Eye Health Protocol Evidence Guide: Comparison

Thymalin Immune modulation reducing retinal inflammation Animal models only; no human ophthalmic trials Subcutaneous injection (research) Preclinical Cerebrolysin Neurotrophic factor support for optic nerve One pilot study (n=18) showing 12% PERG improvement I

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  • Thymalin
  • Immune modulation reducing retinal inflammation
  • Animal models only; no human ophthalmic trials
  • Subcutaneous injection (research)
  • Preclinical
  • Cerebrolysin
  • Neurotrophic factor support for optic nerve
  • One pilot study (n=18) showing 12% PERG improvement
  • IV infusion (10-day protocol)
  • Phase I equivalent
  • Dihexa
  • HGF receptor activation in retinal tissue
  • Case series (n=5) with mixed visual acuity outcomes
  • Sublingual (off-label, uncontrolled)
  • Anecdotal
  • P21 (CNTF derivative)
  • Photoreceptor survival signaling
  • Phase I safety trial (n=22) completed; Phase II ongoing
  • Intravitreal injection
  • Phase I complete
  • Cartalax
  • Cellular senescence reduction (theoretical ocular benefit)
  • No ophthalmic trials; general aging studies only
  • Oral or subcutaneous (research)
  • Hypothesis stage