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BPC-157

aka Body Protection Compound 157 · PL 14736

Healing & Recovery research-only

Mechanism

Pentadecapeptide derived from a gastric protective protein. Studied for tendon/ligament healing, GI tract repair, and angiogenesis via VEGFR2 pathway interaction.

Studied uses

Identification

CAS number137525-51-0
Molecular formulaC62H98N16O22
SequenceGEPPPGKPADDAGLV
Typical dose200-500 mcg/day subcutaneous or intramuscular
Half-life<30 minutes (IV: ~15 min in rats, ~5 min in dogs)

Safety

Not FDA-approved for human therapeutic use. WADA does not currently prohibit BPC-157 but research-use only status applies in most jurisdictions.

Vendors selling BPC-157

VendorSizePriceListed purityTrust
Peptide Partners 20 mg $106.00 99
Glacier Aminos $99.99 99
Glacier Aminos 10 mg $45.99 99
Glacier Aminos 20 mg $45.99 99
Moglabs 5 mg $28.00 96
BioLongevity Labs $249.97 96
BioLongevity Labs 10 mg $99.97 96
BioLongevity Labs 10 mg $119.97 96
Crush Research 10 mg 95
Orbitrex Peptides 10 mg $39.99 95
Reta One Labs 10 mg $60.00 95
Reta One Labs 10 mg $39.00 95
Licensed Peptides 5 mg $337.50 95
Licensed Peptides 30 mg $149.99 95
Licensed Peptides 5 mg $584.95 95
Licensed Peptides 10 mg $399.99 95
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Prime Peptides 10 mg $60.00 95
Peptide Tech $23.99 94
Mile High Compounds $49.99 94
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Forge Performance Co. 10 mg $80.00 94
Forge Performance Co. 10 mg $50.00 94
Amino Club 10 mg $39.99 93
Riptide Wellness $44.99 92
Hydro Research Peptides $0.40 91
Hydro Research Peptides 10 mg $0.65 91
Hydro Research Peptides 5 mg $0.36 91
Skye Peptides 5 mg $49.00 90
Peptidology $119.00 89
Peptidology 12 mg $149.99 89
Peptidology 20 mg $89.95 89
Peptidology 40 mg $89.95 89
Peptidology 20 mg $49.99 89
Peptidology 11 mg $49.99 89
Peptide Plugs $70.00 89
Peptide Plugs 30 mg $80.00 89
Peptide Plugs 10 mg $35.00 89
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Sunrise Bioresearch 50 mg $144.98 88
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Qihang Peptide 87
Verified Peptides 10 mg $53.00 86
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EZ Peptides 5 mg $53.00 85
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Simple Peptide 85
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Simple Peptide 15 mg $55.00 85
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Peptidegurus 2 mg 84
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Ascension Peptides 10 mg $90.00 84
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Reta Peptide 83
Cocer Peptides 10 mg $75.00 82
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OROS Research 5 mg 79
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Texpeptide $40.00 70
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Qing Li Peptide 63
Certified Peptides $160.00 62
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Certified Peptides 10 mg $60.00 62
Nox Amino 10 mg $45.00 55
Peptiatlas 51
Zjpeptix 50
MEI-PEPETIDE 5 mg $47.00 48
DongCheng Peptide 46
Mandy 5 mg $33.00 43
HongDa Peptide $43.00 43
zztai Peptide Ltd 43
HK Peptide Ltd (hk peptides) 10 mg $65.00 37
Alpha Peptides
Apollo Peptide Sciences 10 mg $59.99
Cernum Biosciences 5 mg $49.99
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NG Peptide 10 mg $30.00
Ruo Bio 5 mg $28.00
AMC Essentials 10 mg $59.99
Alpha Omega $170.00
Alpha Omega 10 mg $55.00
Alpha Omega 15 mg $55.00
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Alpha Omega 15 mg $52.00
Alpha Omega 5 mg $52.00
Alpha Omega 10 mg $52.00
Amino Sequence 10 mg $60.00
Arcane Peptides 5 mg $60.00
Arcane Peptides 5 mg $30.00
Atomik Labz 20 mg $121.00
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Atomik Labz 10 mg $90.00
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Atomik Labz 5 mg $40.00
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Biotech Peptides 70 mg $305.00
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Bulk Peptides $152.00
Bulk Peptides 10 mg $210.00
Bulk Peptides 5 mg $300.00
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Core Peptides 70 mg $300.00
Core Peptides 10 mg $105.00
Core Peptides 20 mg $105.00
Core Peptides 10 mg $52.00
Core Peptides 5 mg $52.00
Felix Chemical Supply 5 mg $69.99
Felix Chemical Supply 10 mg $54.99
Flawless Compounds 10 mg
Flawless Compounds 30 mg
Flawless Compounds
Genetic Peptide 10 mg $150.00
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Genetic Peptide 15 mg $345.00
Genetic Peptide $115.00
Genetic Peptide 5 mg $115.00
Genetic Peptide 10 mg $115.00
Genetic Peptide 20 mg $115.00
Genetic Peptide 50 mg $115.00
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Genetic Peptide 10 mg $55.00
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Ignite Peptides 10 mg $150.00
Ignite Peptides 5 mg $90.00
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Kimera Chems $121.99
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Lumi Peptides $40.00
Modern Research Peptides $27.99
Nextech Labs 10 mg $70.00
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Nextech Labs 10 mg $55.00
Nextech Labs 5 mg $65.00
Nova Peptides 5 mg $74.99
Nova Peptides 10 mg $74.99
Nova Peptides 5 mg $34.99
Nova Peptides 10 mg $34.99
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Oasis Labs 5 mg $56.00
Oasis Labs 10 mg $56.00
Oasis Labs 5 mg $30.00
Oasis Labs 10 mg $30.00
Oneday Compounds 10 mg $54.99
Paramount Peptides 1 mg $160.00
Paramount Peptides 5 mg $55.00
Paramount Peptides 10 mg $75.00
Paramount Peptides 20 mg $113.00
Paramount Peptides 10 mg $75.00
Peptide Crafters 20 mg $85.00
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Peptira $49.00
Pepvida Labs 5 mg $64.00
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Pepvida Labs 10 mg $64.00
Platinum Lion $99.99
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Polaris Peptides 10 mg $60.00
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Soma Peptides $120.00
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Southern Aminos $215.00
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True Peptide 5 mg $50.00
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Welli Labs $19.99
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Wellness Peptides 5 mg $32.00
Wellness Peptides 10 mg $32.00

Research

BPC-157 and Its Novel Hybrid Analogs as Inhibitors of Acetylcholinesterase
Jelińska J, Józwiak M, Szeleszczuk Ł, Sikora K, Kamysz W, Kleczkowska P, Gackowski M, Grodner B. · International journal of molecular sciences (2026) ·

Acetylcholinesterase (AChE) inhibition remains a key therapeutic strategy in the management of neurodegenerative disorders such as Alzheimer's disease.

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Unilateral Adrenalectomy, and the Stable Pentadecapeptide BPC 157 as Therapy in Rats-A Cytoprotection Approach
Smoday IM, Vukovic V, Oroz K, Vranes H, Kalogjera L, Gamulin O, Vlainic J, Milavic M, Sikiric S, Nikolac Gabaj N, Marijancevic D, Koprivanac A, Tomic L, Strbe S, Barisic I, Beketic, et al. · Pharmaceuticals (Basel, Switzerland) (2026) · animal

Background . This rat study reveals a new point: the considerable impact of unilateral adrenalectomy, severe vascular and multiorgan failure, occlusion/occlusion-like syndrome, and the stable gastric pentadecapeptide BPC 157 therapy.

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Protective effects of BPC 157 in rats with experimentally induced lower extremity ischemia-reperfusion injury
Yıldırım AK, Demirtaş H, Özer A, Arslan M. · Scientific reports (2026) · animal

Ischemia-reperfusion (I/R) injury remains a major complication in peripheral arterial disease, characterized by oxidative stress, inflammation, and apoptosis. Body Protection Compound-157 (BPC 157), a stable gastric pentadecapeptide, has demonstrated cytoprotective properties in multiple tissues.

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BPC-157 as an Investigational Peptide Therapeutic: Biopharmaceutical Challenges, Formulation Strategies, and Translational Development Barriers
Mateescu DM, Gavrilescu DM, Constantinescu FE, Oancea C, Ilie AC, Folescu R, Popa MD, Iurciuc S, Muresan CO, Enache A. · Pharmaceutics (2026) · review

Background/Objectives : BPC-157 (body protection compound 157) is a synthetic pentadecapeptide derived from a gastric protein fragment with reported cytoprotective and regenerative properties across multiple organ systems.

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From Regeneration to Analgesia: The Role of BPC-157 in Tissue Repair and Pain Management
Yuan C, Demers A, Silva-Ortiz V, Hasoon JJ, Lee W, Dave K, Amirdelfan K, Burke HW, Christo PJ, Robinson CL. · International journal of molecular sciences (2026) · review

Body Protective Compound-157 (BPC-157) is a synthetic pentadecapeptide derived from gastric proteins that has demonstrated notable reparative and anti-inflammatory properties across diverse preclinical models.

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Cytoprotection as a Unifying Strategy for Hemorrhage and Thrombosis: The Role of BPC 157 and Related Therapeutics
Sikiric P, Barisic I, Udovicic M, Lovric Bencic M, Balenovic D, Strinic D, Posilovic GZ, Uzun S, Vranes H, Krezic I, Lozic M, Stambolija V, Premuzic Mestrovic I, Oreskovic LB, Kalo, et al. · Pharmaceuticals (Basel, Switzerland) (2026) · review

This review presents an innovative and timely exploration of how cytoprotection can serve as a cohesive therapeutic approach by which to address the hemorrhage-thrombosis paradox.

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Stable Gastric Pentadecapeptide BPC 157 as a Therapy of Severe Electrolyte Disturbances in Rats
Grubisic MM, Strbe S, Barisic I, Balenovic D, Stambolija V, Lozic M, Ostojic SB, Oreskovic I, Zizek H, Brcic K, Coric L, Staresinic M, Blagaic V, Oreskovic LB, Halle ZB, Matek D, S, et al. · Current neuropharmacology (2026) · animal

This review explores the therapeutic potential of the stable gastric pentadecapeptide BPC 157 in addressing electrolyte imbalances, specifically hyperkalemia, hypokalemia, hypermagnesemia, and hyperlithiemia.

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Endothelium-Dependent Nitric Oxide-Mediated Vasorelaxant Effects of BPC 157 in Human Internal Mammary Artery
Yildirim AK, Dastan AO, Demeli Ertus M, Ensarioglu M, Karabacak K, Pehlivanoglu B. · Journal of clinical medicine (2026) ·

Background/Objectives: Body Protection Compound-157 (BPC 157) is a stable gastric pentadecapeptide with cytoprotective, pro-angiogenic, and nitric oxide (NO)-modulating properties that has gained increasing attention for its therapeutic potential.

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Tracheocutaneous Fistula Resolved by Pentadecapeptide BPC 157 Therapy Through the NO-System-Triple NO-Agent Approach in Rats
Madzarac G, Becejac T, Penovic T, Drazenovic D, Kralj L, Popović Dolic M, Sikiric S, Beketic Oreskovic L, Oreskovic I, Strbe S, Tubikanec AM, Penavic M, Vranes H, Krezic I, Kordic, et al. · Pharmaceuticals (Basel, Switzerland) (2026) · animal

Background/Objectives: This 7-day rat tracheocutaneous fistula study considered the not-studied issues of tracheocutaneous fistula course, wound healing, and fistula in the NO-system relations.

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Tendon, Ligament, and Muscle Injury, Osteotendinous, Myotendinous, and Muscle-to-Bone Junction Therapy Perspectives with Growth Factors and Stable Gastric Pentadecapeptide BPC 157—A Review
Matek D, Matek I, Japjec M, Matek M, Prenc J, Staresinic B, Staresinic E, Prtoric A, Sikiric S, Beketic Oreskovic L, Oreskovic I, Strbe S, Kordic M, Tvrdeic A, Seiwerth S, Sikiric, et al. · Pharmaceuticals (Basel, Switzerland) (2026) · review
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BPC 157 for Acute Hamstring Muscle Strain Repair
· ClinicalTrials.gov (2026) · rct

This randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled Phase 2 study evaluates whether pentadecapeptide BPC 157 (BPC-157), an investigational peptide, can speed structural healing and functional recovery after an acute grade II hamstring muscle strain.

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Emerging Use of BPC-157 in Orthopaedic Sports Medicine: A Systematic Review.
Vasireddi N, et al. · HSS J (2025) · review · evidence C

Systematic review of BPC-157 in orthopaedic sports medicine: concludes the evidence base is preclinical, with human trials lacking.

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Regeneration or Risk? A Narrative Review of BPC-157 for Musculoskeletal Healing
McGuire FP, Martinez R, Lenz A, Skinner L, Cushman DM. · Current reviews in musculoskeletal medicine (2025) · review

PURPOSE OF REVIEW: This scoping review aims to evaluate the molecular mechanisms, therapeutic potential, and safety concerns of Body Protective Compound-157 (BPC-157) in the context of musculoskeletal healing.

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Emerging Use of BPC-157 in Orthopaedic Sports Medicine: A Systematic Review
Vasireddi N, Hahamyan H, Salata MJ, Karns M, Calcei JG, Voos JE, Apostolakos JM. · HSS journal : the musculoskeletal journal of Hospital for Special Surgery (2025) · review

Background: Body protection compound-157 (BPC-157) is a naturally occurring gastric peptide that promotes mucosal integrity and homeostasis. Preclinical studies show its potential for promoting healing in musculoskeletal injuries such as fractures, tendon ruptures, ligament tears, and muscle injuries.

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Stable Gastric Pentadecapeptide BPC 157 and Wound Healing.
Seiwerth S, et al. · Front Pharmacol (2021) · review · evidence C

Review of stable gastric pentadecapeptide BPC-157 and wound healing. Predominantly animal and mechanistic evidence; no human RCTs.

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PCO-02 - Safety and Pharmacokinetics Trial
· ClinicalTrials.gov (2015) · rct

Phase I clinical trial in healthy volunteers to study safety and pharmacokinetics of BPC-157, a pentadecapeptide from gastric source.

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Stable gastric pentadecapeptide BPC 157: novel therapy in gastrointestinal tract
Sikiric P, Seiwerth S, et al. · Current Pharmaceutical Design (2011) · review · evidence B

Review of BPC-157 effects on the GI tract; foundational reference for the molecule's protective and healing properties in animal models.

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The promoting effect of pentadecapeptide BPC 157 on tendon healing involves tendon outgrowth, cell survival, and cell migration.
Chang CH, et al. · J Appl Physiol (1985) (2011) · animal · evidence C

Rat study: BPC-157 promoted tendon healing via fibroblast outgrowth, survival, and migration. Preclinical.

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Pentadecapeptide BPC 157 enhances the healing process of damaged Achilles tendon in rats
Krivic A, Anic T, et al. · Journal of Orthopaedic Research (2010) · animal · evidence C

Animal model showing accelerated Achilles tendon healing with BPC-157 administration.

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