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BPC-157
Body Protection Compound studied for gut and tissue support.
Mechanism of Action
A pentadecapeptide (15 amino acids) derived from a protective protein found in human gastric juice. Research suggests it modulates the nitric oxide system, upregulates growth hormone receptors in injured tissue, and promotes angiogenesis (formation of new blood vessels) — mechanisms associated with accelerated tendon, ligament, muscle, and intestinal mucosa repair in preclinical models.
Research Areas
Common Research Protocols
Subcutaneous administration near affected site in animal models, typically 1–2× daily across short cycles.
Oral administration studied in rodent ulcer and IBD models.
Protocols summarized for educational reference from published research. Not dosing guidance.
Cited Research
Pentadecapeptide BPC 157 and the central nervous system
Review of neuroprotective and neurorepair signaling pathways observed in animal models.
Stable gastric pentadecapeptide BPC 157 in the treatment of colitis and ischemia/reperfusion in rats
Demonstrated mucosal protective effects and accelerated recovery from induced colitis.
BPC 157 and tendon-to-bone healing
Improved biomechanical recovery of transected Achilles tendons in rats.
Important Considerations
- •Human clinical trials are limited — most research is preclinical.
- •Not FDA-approved for human therapeutic use.
- •Quality, purity, and dosing of compounded peptides vary widely.
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