BPC-157
A 15-amino-acid gastric peptide widely discussed for tendon, gut, and muscle recovery—one of the most searched research peptides.
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✨ real molecule sketch
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Pentadecapeptide BPC 157
Fitness peptides are often sold for “research use”—learn the compound before trusting a label.
Structure (cute edition)
✨ real molecule sketch
This peptide is a short chain of about 4 amino acids—think of it as a tiny protein necklace on your label.
INCI: Pentadecapeptide BPC 157 · ~4 amino acids in our simplified view
Research & public records
Counts and links from public databases (PubMed, ClinicalTrials.gov, Wikidata, NIH drug nomenclature). Educational only — not medical advice.
Knowledge base: chemical compound — Wikipedia
PubMed: 209 indexed papers (search PubMed)
- BPC-157 and Its Novel Hybrid Analogs as Inhibitors of Acetylcholinesterase. · International journal of molecular sciences
- Peptide Therapies in Thyroid Health: Emerging Applications in Endocrine and Immune Modulation. · Integrative medicine (Encinitas, Calif.)
- Protective effects of BPC 157 in rats with experimentally induced lower extremity ischemia-reperfusion injury. · Scientific reports
- BPC-157 as an Investigational Peptide Therapeutic: Biopharmaceutical Challenges, Formulation Strategies, and Translational Development Barriers. · Pharmaceutics
- Therapeutic Peptides in Aesthetic, Metabolic and Endocrine Conditions: Effects, Safety, Clinical Applications, and Future Perspectives. · International journal of molecular sciences
- Endothelium-Dependent Nitric Oxide-Mediated Vasorelaxant Effects of BPC 157 in Human Internal Mammary Artery. · Journal of clinical medicine
- Therapeutic peptides in gerontology: mechanisms and applications for healthy aging. · Frontiers in aging
- Safety and Efficacy of Approved and Unapproved Peptide Therapies for Musculoskeletal Injuries and Athletic Performance. · Sports medicine (Auckland, N.Z.)
Clinical trials: 2 studies on ClinicalTrials.gov (view search)
- PCO-02 - Safety and Pharmacokinetics Trial · UNKNOWN
- BPC 157 for Acute Hamstring Muscle Strain Repair · RECRUITING
ChEMBL: BPC-157 · max phase 1.0
What brands say it does
BPC-157 is derived from a protein found in human gastric juice. Rodent studies show accelerated healing of tendons, ligaments, and gut lining. Human trials are early and limited. It is not approved by the FDA for any use; athletes and biohackers often source it from research vendors.
Where you’ll find it
Sports medicine forums, peptide clinics, and research suppliers—not pharmacies or retail supplements.
Other names you might see
Body Protection Compound-157
Pentadecapeptide BPC 157
PL 14736
Compare with similar peptides
Educational only—not medical advice. Many compounds here are banned in sport and not FDA-approved for OTC use.