01 /What it is
Larazotide is a synthetic eight amino acid peptide (Gly-Gly-Val-Leu-Val-Gln-Pro-Gly) studied as a zonulin antagonist in gut barrier research.
02 /How it works
In research models, Larazotide is studied as a peptide that interacts with the zonulin pathway, affecting tight junction protein assembly between intestinal epithelial cells.
03 /What researchers explore it for
Researchers have explored Larazotide in gut barrier research, in tight junction research, and in mucosal immunity research.
04 /Safety and interactions
Larazotide is for laboratory research use only and is not for human consumption. Not medical advice. Not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
05 /Research notes
Peptide family: zonulin pathway peptides. Larazotide has reached late stage clinical research in the regulatory record, which is why the Apothify library lists it for encyclopedia coverage only.