Reference-grade research compound
BPC-157
Body Protection Compound 157
Sequence schematic — no PDB structure deposited
- Scientific name
- Body Protection Compound 157
- Sequence
- GEPPPGKPADDAGLV
- Length
- 15-mer
- Molecular formula
- C62H98N16O22
- Molecular weight
- 1419.55 g/mol
- Form
- lyophilized
- Available sizes
- 2 mg, 5 mg, 10 mg
- Storage
- Store lyophilized powder at −20 °C, desiccated and protected from light. Stable for 24 months.
- Batch HPLC purity
- 99.4%
Description
Pentadecapeptide originally identified as a partial sequence within a protein fraction of human gastric juice. Used in vitro as a reference compound in fibroblast migration assays and angiogenic gene-expression model systems. Supplied as a lyophilized acetate salt.
Storage and stability
Store lyophilized powder at −20 °C, desiccated and protected from light. Stable for 24 months.
Peer-reviewed references
The promoting effect of pentadecapeptide BPC 157 on tendon healing involves tendon outgrowth, cell survival, and cell migration.
J Appl Physiol (1985) · 2011
PMID 21030672PubMedGastric pentadecapeptide body protection compound BPC 157 and its role in accelerating musculoskeletal soft tissue healing.
Cell Tissue Res · 2019
PMID 30915550PubMedBPC 157 and Standard Angiogenic Growth Factors. Gastrointestinal Tract Healing, Lessons from Tendon, Ligament, Muscle and Bone Healing.
Curr Pharm Des · 2018
PMID 29998800PubMed
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