Its initial translation depends on transcription and translation mechanisms within host cells, enabling HSV-1 to swiftly produce essential proteins for sustained infection (55)
Like many therapeutic peptides, it may require daily (or near-daily) administration, as in the previously referenced mouse and rabbit studies.12 17 Moreover, as a preventive or a drug for managing chronic health conditions, treatment ought to be ongoing and may involve periodic breaks in dosing (cycling), which is also common with many therapeutic peptides
This redox balance is preserved through the rapid detection and neutralisation of ROS by non-enzymatic antioxidants such as glutathione, dietary antioxidants including flavonoids and vitamins A, C, and E, as well as antioxidant enzymes that target specific ROS species (355)
Consuming protein-rich foods, particularly those high in cysteine, such as poultry, eggs, and legumes, can help