And since TB4 decreases the number of myofibroblasts in wounds, scarring after an injury is less likely to occur.27 July 2018 study A 2018 study on mice found that TB4 due to its apparent ability to reduce inflammation, oxidative stress, and the formation of fibrosis (scar tissue) may be able to improve health outcomes in people with alcoholic liver injury.28 May 2021 review In a 2021 review, researchers suggest that, since TB4 is critical during embryonic development, it may be a candidate for future therapies focused on reversing physical aging
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