BPC-157
Stable gastric pentadecapeptide BPC-157 is a synthetic peptide chain. A peptide is simply a sequence of amino acids. BPC specifically is composed of 15 amino acids derived from a protective protein found in the stomach. BPC, short for ‘body protective compound’, is already found in the human gastric juices in small amounts to heal the gut, but can be taken supplementally to benefit anywhere in the body. BPC-157 is a cytoprotective compound, meaning its actions include aid in the healing process including remodeling and protective effects. It can also protect against oxidative stress.
BPC has been found by multiple studies to have a significant effect in stimulation angiogenesis – the production of new vessels by modulation a growth factor known a VEGF. What this does is encourage the growth of capillaries into new areas, and this in turn enables blood, and henceforth nutrient, delivery to that area – a process which drives healing.
The growth hormone stimulation properties of BPC-157 have also been suggested to stimulate cell growth. When applied to areas such as the joint tendons, this could lead to not only the tendon healing but total regeneration over time and also reduction in joint pain and inflammation.
Sequence: Gly-Glu-Pro-Pro-Pro-Gly-Lys-Pro-Ala-Asp-Asp-Ala-Gly-Leu-Val
Molecular formula: C62H98N16O22
Molar Mass: 1419.55