BPC-157

What it is

BPC-157 is a synthetic pentadecapeptide whose sequence is derived from a protein found in human gastric juice (Body Protection Compound). It is one of the most frequently cited peptides in preclinical regeneration literature.

Where it has been studied

• Tendon, ligament and muscle injury models in rodents
• Gastrointestinal mucosa and inflammation models
• Angiogenesis and nitric-oxide pathway studies

Selected literature

• Gastric pentadecapeptide body protection compound BPC 157 and its role in accelerating musculoskeletal soft tissue healingGwyer D et al. · Cell Tissue Res, 2019 · PMID 30915550
• Stable Gastric Pentadecapeptide BPC 157 and Wound HealingSeiwerth S et al. · Front Pharmacol, 2021 · PMID 34267654
• Multifunctionality and Possible Medical Application of the BPC 157 Peptide-Literature and Patent ReviewJózwiak M et al. · Pharmaceuticals (Basel), 2025 · PMID 40005999

PubMed records selected for relevance to the compound. They describe published research, not outcomes or uses.