Compound reference
BPC-157: Research Overview
BPC-157 is a synthetic pentadecapeptide, meaning a chain of 15 amino acids. It is described in the research literature as a fragment associated with a gastric body protection compound, and its referenced sequence is GEPPPGKPADDAGLV.
What are the key facts about BPC-157?
The facts below describe the exact referenced material when a cited identity is available. Unverified fields are not established by the catalog name or a purity percentage.
| Key fact | Documented value |
|---|---|
| Full name | Body Protection Compound-157 (BPC-157) |
| Other names | Gastric pentadecapeptide BPC-157; bepecin; PL 14736 |
| Molecular formula | C₆₂H₉₈N₁₆O₂₂ |
| Molecular weight | 1419.5 g/mol |
| CAS number | 137525-51-0 |
| Sequence | GEPPPGKPADDAGLV (15 amino acids; unmodified free-acid reference) |
| Form | Lyophilized powder (catalog presentation; confirm against the batch specification) |
| Recommended storage temperature | Not verified for this material; obtain supplier stability documentation. |
Identity reference: PubChem: BPC-157, CID 9941957.
What has research examined?
An endothelial-cell study examined VEGFR2 expression and receptor internalization and reported changes in VEGFR2-associated signaling in its experimental models. BPC-157 and the VEGFR2–Akt–eNOS pathway (PubMed 27847966)
An in-vitro study of rat tendon fibroblasts examined growth hormone receptor expression and reported increased receptor expression and a changed proliferative response in that cell model. BPC-157 and growth hormone receptor expression in tendon fibroblasts (PubMed 25410313)
These findings describe experimental research only and do not establish conclusions beyond the cited experimental models.
How are quality and identity verified?
HPLC assesses chromatographic purity, while mass spectrometry compares the measured mass with the specified molecular identity. These methods answer different questions: a purity percentage alone does not confirm sequence or identity. No compound-specific batch testing method or result is confirmed here without the matching laboratory report.
View BPC-157 batch certificates
How should BPC-157 be stored and handled for research?
Storage conditions must be established from the exact material’s stability documentation. Dry powder and reconstituted material do not share a universal temperature or shelf life.
How does lyophilized storage differ from reconstituted storage?
For lyophilized powder, a recommended storage temperature must come from the exact material’s supplier stability documentation; no numeric temperature is verified here. For reconstituted material, temperature and stability depend on the solvent, concentration, container, and validated research protocol, and cannot be inferred from dry-powder storage. Minimize unnecessary light and heat exposure during laboratory handling, and use the material-specific stability record to establish limits; no shelf life or universal stability claim is implied.
What should researchers check about light and heat sensitivity?
Consult the material-specific stability report, document storage conditions, and avoid assuming that all peptides share the same light, heat, or solution stability.
Where can researchers find BPC-157 material and documentation?
View the BPC-157 product page. Match the exact product and batch before using a certificate as supporting evidence.
Which related compounds are in the catalog?
These links identify catalog materials mentioned in this overview; a shared name does not establish identical specifications or research findings.
What do researchers ask about BPC-157?
The answers below distinguish cited compound facts from unverified batch specifications, storage conditions and testing results.
What is BPC-157?
BPC-157 is a synthetic pentadecapeptide, meaning a chain of 15 amino acids. It is described in the research literature as a fragment associated with a gastric body protection compound, and its referenced sequence is GEPPPGKPADDAGLV.
What is the sequence of BPC-157?
The referenced sequence is GEPPPGKPADDAGLV (15 amino acids; unmodified free-acid reference). Confirm that the certificate identifies the same material and any modifications.
What has research examined about BPC-157?
An endothelial-cell study examined VEGFR2 expression and receptor internalization and reported changes in VEGFR2-associated signaling in its experimental models. An in-vitro study of rat tendon fibroblasts examined growth hormone receptor expression and reported increased receptor expression and a changed proliferative response in that cell model.
How is BPC-157 stored?
For lyophilized powder, a recommended storage temperature must come from the exact material’s supplier stability documentation; no numeric temperature is verified here. For reconstituted material, temperature and stability depend on the solvent, concentration, container, and validated research protocol, and cannot be inferred from dry-powder storage. Minimize unnecessary light and heat exposure during laboratory handling, and use the material-specific stability record to establish limits; no shelf life or universal stability claim is implied.
How do I verify a BPC-157 COA?
Match the vial batch number to the certificate, then check the material identity, test date, laboratory name, analytical methods, purity result, and verification key. Open the original report and verify it with the issuing laboratory when a verification link is supplied.
Does HPLC purity confirm BPC-157 identity?
No. HPLC purity and molecular identity are different measurements. Review the mass spectrometry evidence and the material specification alongside the purity result.
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Who maintains this research overview?
This overview is maintained by Cellis Research. The review date above is shown only when supplied by the editor.
Which research materials are related?
These catalog entries are linked by the material mentioned in this overview or by an editorial selection, not by established equivalence.
Which other compounds can researchers explore?
These compounds share a catalog category or an editorial relationship; each requires its own identity and batch documentation.
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