BPC-157
A synthetic peptide of 15 amino acids, with a sequence taken from a protein found in gastric juice.
Quick Answer
A synthetic peptide of 15 amino acids, with a sequence taken from a protein found in gastric juice.
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Basics
| Name | BPC-157 |
|---|---|
| Type | Synthetic peptide fragment |
| Regulatory Status | To be confirmed from a current source |
Key Areas of Research
Published research on BPC-157 has looked at the following areas. The label shows the type of study.
- Animal study Tendon, ligament and muscle injury models in rats and mice.
- Animal study Injury and inflammation models of the gut in rodents.
- Cell study Growth of new blood vessels (angiogenesis) in cell and tissue models.
What Is Not Known
Nearly all of the published work is in animals, and much of it comes from a small number of research groups. Controlled human data are very limited.
For Research Use Only
This page reports what published studies and researchers have found. It is information, not advice.