BPC-157 is an experimental synthetic 15-amino-acid peptide derived from a protective protein found in human gastric juice.
What is BPC-157?
Name: Body Protection Compound-157
Structure: A linear chain of 15 amino acids (Gly-Glu-Pro-Pro-Pro-Gly-Lys-Pro-Ala-Asp-Asp-Ala-Gly-Leu-Val).
Discovery: First isolated and studied in the 1990s by researchers investigating cytoprotective properties in gastric juices.
Proposed Mechanisms & Research
Angiogenesis: Preclinical studies show it may upregulate growth factor receptors like VEGFR2 to promote new blood vessel formation.
Tissue Repair: Investigated in animal models for accelerating the healing of tendons, ligaments, muscle, and bone.
Gastrointestinal Protection: Exhibited protective effects on the gut lining and mucosal healing in rodent models

