An oligopeptide, often just called peptide (oligo- , a few), consists of two to twenty amino acids and can include dipeptides, tripeptides, tetrapeptides, and pentapeptides. Teprotide-A man made nonapeptide (Pyr-Trp-Pro-Arg-Pro-Gln-Ile-Pro-Pro) which is exactly the same as the peptide from the venom of the snake, Bothrops jararaca. 2  It inhibits kininase II and ANGIOTENSIN I and has been proposed as an antihypertensive agent.
1 Fees for an initial visit range from $75 to $95 for an acupuncture session and medical consultation. 2  Routine visits cost $50 to $70. 3  Costs are similar nationwide, and should not differ greatly between service offered by clinics or private practitioners, who may also be chiropractors.ractice: Community Acupuncture Network. I'm in Boise and there is a community clinic here that is amazing that charges $15-$40 per treatment. I pay $30 because that's what I can afford. The clinic is so beautiful and the acupuncturists are wonderful.
1 Acupuncture is an âEssential Health Benefitâ in California for 2014. Breaking news: Acupuncture will be considered an âessential health benefitâ in California and will be covered by individual and small group health plans starting in 2014.  More Americans Turning to Acupuncture for Cost-Effective Treatment.