BPC-157

Description

BPC-157 stands for Body Protection Compound-157.
Derived from the parent protein Body Protection Compound (BPC), naturally occurring in gastric juice.
A penta-decapeptide composed of 15 amino acids.
Animal research suggests support for tissue repair in muscle, tendon, and ligaments.
Investigated for gastric protection, possible digestive support (IBS, cramps, Crohn’s) and analgesic effects

Specifications

• Molecular Formula: C62H98N16O22
• Molecular Weight: 1419.556 g/mol
• Classification: Pentadecapeptide

Research Notes

• Wound Healing & Tissue Repair: preserves mucosal barrier; may recruit fibroblasts; implicated in collagen deposition; may upregulate VEGF; promotes angiogenesis
• Vascular Growth: animal studies report collateral blood vessel growth; nitric oxide signaling noted.
• Tendon/Connective Tissue: potential enhancement of fibroblast density, migration, cell adhesion, motility, and survival.
• Anti-Inflammatory/Antioxidant: reduction in reactive oxygen species and inflammatory markers in GI models
• CNS Research: in murine TBI models, reduced damage and improved outcomes reported.