BPC-157

A synthetic peptide studied mainly in preclinical models of tissue regeneration.

BPC-157 is a synthetic pentadecapeptide whose sequence is derived from a protective protein found in human gastric juice. It is among the most studied peptides in tissue regeneration research, with a broad base of animal studies and a limited number of small human studies. Research focus areas include tendons, ligaments, the gastrointestinal lining, and wound healing.

Facts

• CAS number: 137525-51-0
• Molecular weight: 1419.5 g/mol
• Amino acids: 15
• Purity specification: ≥ 99 % (HPLC, commercial standard)

Evidence

• A 2025 systematic review evaluated literature from 1993 to 2024 and included 35 preclinical animal studies on muscle, tendon, ligament, and bone injuries, which mostly described positive healing outcomes. Vasireddi et al. 2025, HSS Journal, PMID 40756949
• The same review identified a retrospective clinical case series in which 7 of 12 patients reported pain relief lasting more than six months after intra-articular knee injections. Vasireddi et al. 2025, HSS Journal, PMID 40756949
• A retrospective review of 16 patients with knee pain described significant improvement in 14 of them during a six-to-twelve-month follow-up period. There was no control group. Lee & Padgett 2021, Altern Ther Health Med, PMID 34324435

Frequently asked questions

Is BPC-157 an approved medication?
No. BPC-157 is not approved as a medication in the EU or the United States. It is sold commercially only as a research chemical for laboratory use, not for human use.

Where does the BPC-157 sequence come from?
It is derived from a protective protein found in human gastric juice, which is also the origin of the name Body Protection Compound.

Are there human studies on BPC-157?
There are a few small studies and case series with methodological limitations, but no large, placebo-controlled trials. Most of the evidence comes from animal models.

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