Gastric Mucosal Protective Agent: Teprenone is widely known for its ability to protect the gastric mucosa. It stabilizes the mucus layer, enhances its thickness, and stimulates the production of gastric mucus and bicarbonate, which help to protect the lining of the stomach from acidity and other damaging factors.
Anti-Ulcer Activities: Teprenone has demonstrated effectiveness in the treatment and prevention of ulcers in the stomach and the upper part of the small intestine (duodenal ulcers). It supports mucosal defense mechanisms such as increasing mucosal blood flow and enhancing cellular protective factors.
Reduces Inflammatory Responses: It helps in reducing localized inflammation within the gastric mucosa, thus aiding in quicker recovery from erosive injury.
Heat Shock Protein (HSP) Induction: Teprenone is known to induce the expression of heat shock proteins, which play a crucial role in cellular protection and repair mechanisms, especially under stressful conditions.
Anti-oxidation: Teprenone functions also as an antioxidant, scavenging free radicals thus further protecting the gastric mucosal cells from oxidative damage.
Improvement of Gastric Blood Flow: By enhancing microcirculation within the gastric mucosa, Teprenone ensures better blood supply which is critical for nutrient delivery and waste removal, supporting overall mucosal health and repair.
