Description
What Is BPC-157? (In Plain English)
BPC-157 is a very small piece of a protein that scientists originally found in stomach juice. Think of it as a short strip of 15 beads snipped out of a much longer necklace, then rebuilt in a lab. Researchers study it in cells and animal models to watch what happens when tissue is trying to repair itself.
BPC-157 — Research Overview
BPC-157 is a synthetic pentadecapeptide (15 amino acids, sequence GEPPPGKPADDAGLV) corresponding to a partial sequence of human gastric juice Body Protection Compound. It is notable in the literature for unusual stability in aqueous and acidic environments compared with many peptides of similar length. Published work associates it with angiogenic signaling, growth-factor receptor expression, and the nitric oxide pathway in in-vitro and animal-model systems.
Primary Research Areas
- Tissue-repair signaling — frequently cited in tendon, ligament, and muscle fibroblast models
- Angiogenesis — studied for its association with VEGFR2 expression and new capillary formation in animal models
- Gastrointestinal research — the original context in which the parent compound was characterised
- Nitric oxide pathway modelling — investigated alongside NO-system agonists and antagonists
- Peptide stability studies — used as a reference compound for acid-stable short peptides
Specifications
- Compound: BPC-157 (Body Protection Compound 157, Pentadecapeptide BPC 157)
- CAS: 137525-51-0
- Molecular formula: C62H98N16O22
- Molecular weight: 1419.53 g/mol
- Presentation: Lyophilized powder, sealed vial
- Quantity: 10 mg per vial
- Storage: Store lyophilized vials cold and protected from light. Reconstituted material is held refrigerated per standard laboratory practice.
Related Research Peptides
Laboratories working on BPC-157 commonly run it alongside TB-500 10mg, the other most-cited compound in tissue-repair literature, and often source the two together as the pre-combined BPC/TB Blend 20mg. Adjacent research areas include KPV 10mg for inflammatory signaling models and GHK-Cu 100mg for extracellular-matrix and copper-peptide work.
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 at the bench 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. In the published literature it appears most often in tissue-repair, angiogenesis, and gastrointestinal model systems. It is not for human or veterinary use.
What is the difference between BPC-157 and TB-500?
They are unrelated sequences studied in overlapping areas. BPC-157 is a 15-amino-acid fragment derived from gastric Body Protection Compound and is associated in the literature with angiogenic and growth-factor signaling. TB-500 is a synthetic fragment of thymosin beta-4 and is studied primarily in the context of actin binding and cell migration. Because the mechanisms cited are different, many research designs include both.
What form does BPC-157 ship in?
As a lyophilized (freeze-dried) white powder in a sealed 10 mg vial. Each order includes a matched bacteriostatic water vial for reconstitution in the laboratory. Additional diluent is available separately as BAC Water 3ml or BAC Water 10ml.
Where can I buy BPC-157 research peptide?
Dissolv Labs supplies BPC-157 10mg to qualified researchers and ships domestically from Southern California. Every order arrives as a complete kit — peptide vial plus reconstitution vial — with lot identification and documentation 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.