Aviptadil is a synthetic version of Vasoactive Intestinal Polypeptide (VIP). This protein is found throughout the body and contributes to numerous functions including vasodilation, increasing glycogenolysis, lowering arterial blood pressure, and relaxing the smooth muscles. VIP is highly concentrated in the lung, where it prevents NMDA-induced caspase-3 activation in the lung, inhibits IL6, and TNFa production. It is theorized that the delivery of this therapeutic will help with the serious lung complications associated with COVID-19.
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