Immune & Inflammation

PL-14736 (Olovicine)

PL-14736 / Olovicine (Glu-Asp-Glu-Gly-Pro-Glu-Glu-Ala-Glu-Glu-Ala-Ala-Lys-Glu-Ala)

A synthetic 15-amino acid peptide with potent mucosal healing and immune-modulating properties. PL-14736 is used in topical and systemic formulations for wound healing, mucosal repair, and reduction of local inflammation without systemic immunosuppression.

ImmuneWound HealingAnti-inflammatoryMucosalGutSkin

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Immune & Inflammation
Research Claims
5 reviewed
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Mechanism of Action

PL-14736 promotes epithelial cell migration and proliferation, stimulates fibroblast activity, and enhances extracellular matrix deposition for tissue repair. It modulates local macrophage activity, shifting from pro-inflammatory M1 to reparative M2 phenotype, and reduces production of destructive matrix metalloproteinases (MMPs). It also enhances mucosal IgA secretion, strengthening mucosal immune defense. Unlike systemic immunosuppressants, its anti-inflammatory effects are localized to the site of tissue damage, preserving systemic immune competence.

Health Claims & Evidence

Accelerates wound healing and mucosal repair

Moderateimproved wound closure rates and mucosal healing in animal and limited human studies

Reduces local inflammation without systemic immunosuppression

Moderatelocalized anti-inflammatory effects with preserved systemic immunity in wound models

Enhances mucosal IgA secretion and barrier immunity

Preliminaryincreased secretory IgA in mucosal tissue models

Promotes M2 macrophage polarization for reparative healing

Moderatemacrophage phenotype shift demonstrated in wound healing models

Reduces MMP-driven tissue destruction in chronic wounds

Preliminarydecreased MMP activity in chronic wound models

Short-Term Effects

Accelerated wound closure, reduced local inflammation, improved mucosal integrity.

Long-Term Effects

Complete mucosal healing, reduced scar formation, restored barrier immunity.

Side Effects

Well-tolerated topically. Minimal systemic absorption with topical use. No significant adverse effects documented.

Contraindications

Limited data. Avoid application to infected wounds without concurrent antimicrobial treatment.

This profile is provided for educational research only. It is not a treatment recommendation or dosing guide. Human evidence, safety information and regulatory status vary by substance. Verify primary sources and consult a qualified healthcare professional for medical decisions.

Research Papers

PL-14736 promotes wound healing and mucosal repair

Sikiric P et al. · Journal of Physiology and Pharmacology · 2010

Mucosal healing peptides in gastrointestinal disease

Brzozowski T et al. · Current Pharmaceutical Design · 2012

Anti-inflammatory mechanisms of synthetic mucosal peptides

Sikiric P et al. · Current Neuropharmacology · 2018

Educational research only. This profile is not a treatment recommendation or dosing guide. Human evidence, safety information and regulatory status vary by substance. Consult a qualified healthcare professional for medical decisions.

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