BPC 157

BPC-157, Body Protection Compound-157, is obtained from the parent protein Body Protection Compound (BPC). BPC is a naturally occurring protein in the digestive tract.^[1] BPC -57 is a penta-decapeptide made up of 15 amino acids, and is derived from a stretch of endogenous BPC identified and isolated from gastric juice. Animal studies have suggested its potential in supporting tissue repair processes in muscle, tendon, and torn ligaments. It may further protect organs and potentially prevent gastric ulcer development.^[2] Sikiric et al. noted that there was “a strong protection, noted following [exposure to] BPC 157.” BPC-157 also has the potential to enhance the function of the digestive tract and prevent against irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), gastrointestinal cramps, and Crohn’s disease. The peptide also has possible analgesic characteristics.

Specifications

Molecular Formula: C₆₂H₉₈N₁₆O₂₂

Molecular Weight: 1419.556 g/mol

Sequence: L-Valine,glycyl-L-alpha-glutamyl-L-prolyl-L-prolyl-Lprolylglycyl-L-lysyl-L-prolyl-L-alanyl-L-alpha-aspartyl-L-alpha-aspartyl-L-alanylglycyl-L-leucyl-;glycyl-L-alpha-glutamyl-L-prolyl-L-prolyl-L-prolylglycyllysyl-L-prolyl-L-alanyl-L- alpha-aspartylL-alpha-aspartyl-L-alanylglycyl-L-leucyl-L-valine