BPC-157

BPC-157 is a synthetic pentadecapeptide derived from a sequence found in human gastric juice. It has been the subject of extensive preclinical research, particularly in models involving tendon repair, gastrointestinal health, muscle recovery, and angiogenesis.

Researchers have documented BPC-157's apparent influence on growth hormone receptor expression in connective tissue, its role in nitric oxide pathway modulation, and its effects on new blood vessel formation in healing tissue. Animal studies — primarily in rodent models — have consistently shown accelerated recovery timelines across multiple tissue types.

Research Applications

• Tendon & ligament repair — Upregulation of GH receptors in connective tissue; accelerated Achilles tendon healing in rodent models
• Gastrointestinal health — Intestinal lesion healing, NSAID-induced damage protection, nitric oxide-mediated gut repair
• Muscle tissue — Accelerated regeneration of muscle fibers in crush injury models
• Angiogenesis — Promotion of new blood vessel formation in healing tissue

Specifications

• Sequence: Gly-Glu-Pro-Pro-Pro-Gly-Lys-Pro-Ala-Asp-Asp-Ala-Gly-Leu-Val
• Molecular Weight: 1,419.5 g/mol
• CAS Number: 137525-51-0
• Form: White lyophilized powder
• Purity: ≥99% (HPLC verified)
• Storage: −20°C, protected from light, sealed until reconstitution