Description
What Is BPC-157? (In Plain English)
Picture a road crew that shows up to patch potholes. BPC-157 is a short chain of fifteen building blocks copied from a protein found in stomach juice, and researchers are curious about whether it gets repair crews inside tissue moving sooner. Most of the studies are done in rats, watching things like tendon and gut lining knit back together.
BPC-157 — Research Overview
BPC-157 is a synthetic pentadecapeptide (GEPPPGKPADDAGLV) derived from a partial sequence of Body Protection Compound, a protein isolated from human gastric juice, and it is notable in the literature for stability in gastric acid. Published mechanistic work associates it with the VEGFR2–Akt–eNOS axis, nitric oxide system modulation, and FAK–paxillin signaling in cultured cells. The overwhelming majority of BPC-157 research is preclinical, using rat models of soft tissue and gastrointestinal injury.
Primary Research Areas
- Tendon and ligament models — investigated in rat transection and healing models for fibroblast outgrowth
- Gastrointestinal mucosal research — studied in rodent models of mucosal injury and gut barrier integrity
- Angiogenesis — examined for VEGFR2 pathway involvement and vessel formation in vitro
- Nitric oxide system — referenced in the literature for interactions with NO synthesis and blood flow in animal models
- Neurotransmitter system interactions — explored in rodent studies of dopaminergic and serotonergic signaling
Specifications
- Compound: BPC-157 (Body Protection Compound 157; pentadecapeptide GEPPPGKPADDAGLV; PL 14736)
- CAS: 137525-51-0
- Molecular formula: C62H98N16O22
- Molecular weight: 1419.5 g/mol
- Presentation: Lyophilized powder, sealed vial
- Quantity: Per vial, as stated on this listing
- Storage: Store lyophilized vials cold and protected from light. Reconstituted material is stored refrigerated per standard laboratory practice.
Related Research Peptides
BPC-157 anchors the recovery and repair category, and laboratories rarely study it alone. Frequent companions include TB-500, BPC-157 + TB-500 Combo (Stack), KPV, and Ara-290.
Why Researchers Source BPC-157 from Dissolv Labs
Dissolv Labs is a research-supply company based in Southern California. Orders are picked, packed, and shipped domestically from our SoCal facility, so most U.S. laboratories see short transit times and no international customs delay.
Every vial ships as a complete kit. Each BPC-157 vial is paired with its own bacteriostatic water reconstitution vial, so the material arrives ready to prepare in the lab without a separate diluent order. Compounds are supplied lyophilized in sealed, labeled vials with lot identification, and analytical documentation is available on request.
BPC-157 — Frequently Asked Questions
What is BPC-157 used for?
BPC-157 is supplied strictly as a research chemical for in vitro and laboratory research applications. The literature investigates it in rodent models of tendon, muscle, and gastrointestinal tissue injury and in angiogenesis assays. It is not for human or veterinary use.
What is the difference between BPC-157 and TB-500?
BPC-157 is a 15-residue gastric juice–derived peptide most often linked in the literature to VEGFR2 and nitric oxide signaling. TB-500 is derived from thymosin beta-4 and is studied largely through actin binding and cell migration. Because the two are associated with different pathways, comparative and combined designs are common, which is why the combo stack listing exists.
What form does BPC-157 ship in?
BPC-157 ships as a lyophilized white powder in a sealed, lot-labeled vial, paired with its own bacteriostatic water reconstitution vial. Lyophilized vials are held cold and out of light until prepared. Additional diluent is available as BAC Water 3ml for laboratories running multiple preparations.
Where can I buy BPC-157 research peptide?
Dissolv Labs supplies BPC-157 to qualified researchers and ships domestically from our Southern California facility. Every order is a complete kit with reconstitution vial and lot identification, so U.S. laboratories receive material quickly and without customs handling. Analytical documentation is available on request.
Research Use Only
BPC-157 is sold exclusively as a Research Use Only (RUO) chemical. It is not a drug, supplement, cosmetic, or food, and it is not intended for human or veterinary use, ingestion, injection, topical application, or any form of consumption. It is intended solely for licensed laboratory research by qualified professionals. Dissolv Labs makes no medical, therapeutic, or diagnostic claims of any kind. By purchasing, the buyer confirms they are a qualified researcher and accepts full responsibility for lawful handling, use, and disposal.
Bacteriostatic (BAC) water is included free with every order.
Specifications
- Form: Lyophilized (freeze-dried) powder, sealed vial
- Appearance: White to off-white
- Purity: ≥99%, verified by HPLC
- Identity: Confirmed by mass spectrometry
- Testing: Independent third-party laboratory, every batch
- Documentation: Batch-specific COA available on request
Exact quantity and concentration are listed in the product title and variant options above. The figures above are release specifications — the measured result for your particular lot is stated on its Certificate of Analysis.
Documentation & Testing
Every batch is tested before release. Testing covers four checks: identity by mass spectrometry, purity by HPLC against a ≥99% release threshold, content verification against the labelled mass, and batch release tied to a specific lot number.
To request the Certificate of Analysis for your vial, email us with your order number or the lot number printed on the label. We do not gate documentation behind a form or a purchase.
New to reading a COA? Our plain-English guide decodes every line, and the full process is documented on our Quality & Testing page.
Handling & Storage
Lyophilized peptides are relatively stable during transit. Arriving at room temperature is not cause for concern — the cold pack is a margin of safety rather than a pass/fail condition.
Sealed vials of lyophilized material are typically stored refrigerated or frozen and protected from light. Handling protocols for a specific compound are determined by the researcher and their institution; we supply the material and its documentation.
Shipping & Returns
Orders placed before the daily cut-off are dispatched the same business day from Southern California in insulated packaging with ice packs. Tracking is issued at dispatch.
If a shipment arrives damaged, if vial contents appear inconsistent with the specification, or if the lot number on your vial does not match the certificate we provide, contact us and we will resolve it.
Because these are temperature-sensitive laboratory materials, opened vials cannot be returned to stock.
Questions
Straight answers about documentation, shipping, and what Research Use Only means.