BPC-157

PEPTIDES

BPC-157 (Body Protection Compound-157) is a synthetic 15-amino acid peptide derived from a protective protein found in human gastric juice.

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BPC-157 Research Peptide Overview

BPC-157 (Body Protection Compound-157) is a synthetic 15-amino acid peptide derived from a protective protein found in human gastric juice. As a research-grade gastric pentadecapeptide, BPC-157 is studied in preclinical models for its effects on tissue repair mechanisms, angiogenesis, nitric oxide signaling, and cytoprotective pathways across multiple tissue types including gastrointestinal, musculoskeletal, and vascular models.

What Is BPC-157 ?

BPC-157 is a stable pentadecapeptide fragment of the larger Body Protection Compound protein identified in human gastric secretions. The peptide (Gly-Glu-Pro-Pro-Pro-Gly-Lys-Pro-Ala-Asp-Asp-Ala-Gly-Leu-Val) has demonstrated remarkable stability in gastric and intestinal conditions, resisting hydrolysis that rapidly degrades most peptides. Research has established BPC-157’s effects on multiple tissue repair pathways through a mechanism that appears to involve upregulation of growth factor expression, modulation of the nitric oxide (NO) system, and promotion of angiogenesis through VEGF receptor signaling. Published studies have demonstrated BPC-157’s effects in models of tendon, ligament, muscle, bone, and gastrointestinal tissue repair (Sikiric et al., Current Pharmaceutical Design, 2018). The peptide has also been shown to modulate FAK-paxillin pathway signaling, which plays a central role in cell migration, adhesion, and tissue remodeling. BPC-157 represents one of the most extensively studied cytoprotective peptides in preclinical research.

BPC-157 Mechanism of Action in Research

BPC-157 operates through multiple interconnected pathways. The peptide upregulates VEGFR2 expression and activates downstream angiogenic signaling including PI3K/Akt and MAPK/ERK cascades, promoting new blood vessel formation in injured tissues. BPC-157 modulates the NO system by influencing both endothelial NO synthase (eNOS) and inducible NO synthase (iNOS) activity, contributing to vasodilation and anti-inflammatory effects. The FAK-paxillin pathway is activated, promoting focal adhesion formation, cell migration, and extracellular matrix remodeling. Additionally, research has demonstrated BPC-157’s effects on growth factor expression including EGF, FGF, and TGF-β in repair models.

Key Research Applications & Findings

  • Tissue Repair Models: Published research has demonstrated BPC-157’s effects on tendon, ligament, muscle, and bone healing in preclinical models through angiogenesis and growth factor modulation.
  • Gastrointestinal Cytoprotection: Studies have examined BPC-157’s protective effects in gastric lesion, inflammatory bowel, and intestinal anastomosis models.
  • Angiogenesis Research: BPC-157’s upregulation of VEGFR2 and downstream signaling provides a model for studying pharmacological promotion of new blood vessel formation.
  • Nitric Oxide Signaling: Investigators use BPC-157 to study the modulation of NO-dependent vascular and inflammatory pathways.

BPC-157 Compared with Related Peptides

BPC-157 acts primarily through VEGFR2/angiogenesis and NO system modulation, while TB-4 (Thymosin Beta-4) promotes tissue repair through actin sequestration and cell migration. KPV acts as an anti-inflammatory tripeptide through melanocortin signaling. GHK-Cu modulates repair through copper-dependent matrix remodeling. These peptides offer complementary approaches to studying tissue repair mechanisms.

Related products in the Axiom Research Supply catalog: TB-4, KPV, GHK-Cu.

Research & Handling Guidelines

Reconstitute in bacteriostatic water or sterile saline. Store reconstituted peptide at 2–8°C. Lyophilized storage at -20°C. BPC-157 is stable across a wide pH range.

Why Choose Axiom Research Supply?

Axiom Research Supply provides BPC-157 at ≥98% (HPLC verified), verified through independent HPLC analysis with third-party testing documentation. Every batch undergoes rigorous quality control including identity confirmation, purity assessment, and endotoxin testing. Our peptides are properly lyophilized and shipped with cold-chain protocols to maintain stability from production to your laboratory. Axiom Research Supply is committed to advancing metabolic peptide science with precision, reproducibility, and dedicated research support. Access our educational resources including the Axiom Research Supply Metabolic Peptide Research eBook for comprehensive scientific background.

Product Name BPC-157
Available Sizes Multiple dosage options available — see product listing
CAS Number 137525-51-0
Molecular Formula C62H98N16O22
Molecular Weight 1419.53 g/mol
Purity ≥98% (HPLC verified)
Physical Form Lyophilized Powder
Storage Store at -20°C, protect from light and moisture
Peptide Class Body Protection Compound (Gastric Pentadecapeptide)
Key Receptor Targets Multiple targets including VEGFR2, NO system, FAK pathway
Research Applications Tissue repair models, angiogenesis studies, nitric oxide signaling, gastrointestinal cytoprotection, tendon healing models
BPC-157 is used in preclinical research to study tissue repair, angiogenesis, gastrointestinal cytoprotection, and nitric oxide signaling across multiple tissue models.
BPC-157 affects VEGFR2/angiogenesis signaling, the nitric oxide system, FAK-paxillin cell migration pathways, and growth factor expression including EGF and FGF.
Store lyophilized BPC-157 at -20°C. Reconstituted peptide should be refrigerated at 2–8°C.
BPC-157 from Axiom Research Supply is for research use only and is not FDA-approved for any medical condition.
The CAS number for BPC-157 is 137525-51-0.

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