Description
Research Overview
BPC-157 (Body Protection Compound 157, also known as bepecin or PL 14736) is a synthetic stable gastric pentadecapeptide, a 15-amino acid sequence derived from a protein found in human gastric juice. Its stability in gastric juice distinguishes it from many other research peptides and has made it a subject of significant investigation in gastrointestinal mucosal biology, cytoprotection research, and vascular signaling.
In controlled research environments, BPC-157 is studied for its cytoprotective properties across multiple tissue types in preclinical models, including gastrointestinal mucosa, endothelium, musculoskeletal tissue, and nervous system tissue.
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Scientific Background
BPC-157 is characterized in the literature as a likely mediator of gastric cytoprotection and has been investigated across a broad range of preclinical models for its role in maintaining gastrointestinal integrity against noxious agents. Its molecular activity involves multiple interconnected pathways, including VEGFR2 activation in angiogenic signaling, FAK-paxillin signaling in cell migration, JAK-2 pathway stimulation in cell survival, and Egr-1 gene upregulation in tissue repair gene expression.
BPC-157 remains stable in human gastric juice for over 24 hours, an unusual property among research peptides that makes it a distinctive subject for stability and structure research.
Molecular Information
- Peptide Type: Stable gastric pentadecapeptide (synthetic)
- Amino Acid Sequence: Gly-Glu-Pro-Pro-Pro-Gly-Lys-Pro-Ala-Asp-Asp-Ala-Gly-Leu-Val
- Amino Acid Length: 15 amino acids
- Source Origin: Derived from a protein sequence found in human gastric juice
- Research Classification: Cytoprotection and gastrointestinal biology research compound
Quality & Compliance
Each batch undergoes analytical verification to confirm identity and purity, and batch-specific Certificates of Analysis (COA) are maintained for every production run. This product is supplied strictly for laboratory research and is not for human or veterinary use.
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