What is BPC-157?
BPC-157 (“body protection compound”) is a synthetic 15-amino-acid peptide based on a fragment of a protein found in human gastric juice.
How does BPC-157 work?
Laboratory studies suggest it interacts with growth-factor and nitric-oxide signaling involved in blood-vessel formation (angiogenesis) and tissue repair, though its exact receptor target has not been identified.
What are researchers studying?
- ●Tendon, ligament and muscle healing in rodents
- ●Gastrointestinal lining and ulcer models
- ●Blood-vessel growth in injury models
Where does the evidence stand?
Not approved by the FDA for any use. Human data are limited to a handful of small studies. Prohibited in sport by WADA.
Quick facts
- Research area
- Tissue Repair
- Sequence
GEPPPGKPADDAGLV- Also known as
- BPC157
- Third-party lab results
- 5 published COAs →
- Tested vendors tracking it
- 2 vendors →
Recent peer-reviewed research
The most relevant BPC-157 studies from the last three years, via PubMed (U.S. National Library of Medicine).
- Multifunctionality and Possible Medical Application of the BPC 157 Peptide-Literature and Patent ReviewPharmaceuticals (Basel, Switzerland) · 2025 Jan 30 · PubMed ↗
- Emerging Use of BPC-157 in Orthopaedic Sports Medicine: A Systematic ReviewHSS journal : the musculoskeletal journal of Hospital for Special Surgery · 2025 Nov · PubMed ↗
- Injectable Peptide Therapy: A Primer for Orthopaedic and Sports Medicine PhysiciansThe American journal of sports medicine · 2026 Jan · PubMed ↗
- Injectable Therapeutic Peptides-An Adjunct to Regenerative Medicine and Sports Performance?Arthroscopy : the journal of arthroscopic & related surgery : official publication of the Arthroscopy Association of North America and the International Arthroscopy Association · 2025 Feb · PubMed ↗
- Therapeutic Peptides in Orthopaedics: Applications, Challenges, and Future DirectionsJournal of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons. Global research & reviews · 2026 Jan 1 · PubMed ↗
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