Cellular Peptide

BPC-157

BPC-157 is a synthetic pentadecapeptide derived from a sequence identified in gastric juice. The published literature examines it in cell-culture and animal models, and is collected here for reference by qualified researchers. Atlas RND supplies it as a lyophilized research peptide for laboratory research use only.

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For laboratory research use only. The literature below is provided for educational reference by qualified researchers. It is not medical advice, and nothing on this page is a claim about BPC-157. Not for human or veterinary use.

Published research · 13 studies

Published research on BPC-157

Peer-reviewed studies grouped by what they investigated, with human clinical trials first, then reviews, then laboratory work. Each links to the original paper.

Human studies 2 studies

Human case series Alternative Therapies in Health and Medicine · 2021

Study title: Intra-Articular Injection of BPC 157 for Multiple Types of Knee Pain.

PMID 34324435
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Human pilot study Alternative Therapies in Health and Medicine · 2025

Study title: Safety of Intravenous Infusion of BPC157 in Humans: A Pilot Study.

PMID 40131143
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Musculoskeletal research reviews 4 studies

Systematic review HSS Journal · 2025

Study title: Emerging Use of BPC-157 in Orthopaedic Sports Medicine: A Systematic Review.

DOI 10.1177/15563316251355551 · PMID 40756949
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Review Sports Medicine · 2026

Study title: Safety and Efficacy of Approved and Unapproved Peptide Therapies for Musculoskeletal Injuries and Athletic Performance.

DOI 10.1007/s40279-026-02437-0 · PMID 41966639
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Review Current Reviews in Musculoskeletal Medicine · 2025

Study title: Regeneration or Risk? A Narrative Review of BPC-157 for Musculoskeletal Healing.

DOI 10.1007/s12178-025-09990-7 · PMID 40789979
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Review Cell and Tissue Research · 2019

Study title: Gastric pentadecapeptide body protection compound BPC 157 and its role in accelerating musculoskeletal soft tissue healing.

DOI 10.1007/s00441-019-03016-8 · PMID 30915550
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Tendon studies 2 studies

Animal study Journal of Orthopaedic Research · 2003

Study title: Gastric pentadecapeptide BPC 157 accelerates healing of transected rat Achilles tendon and in vitro stimulates tendocytes growth.

DOI 10.1016/S0736-0266(03)00110-4 · PMID 14554208
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Laboratory study Journal of Applied Physiology · 2011

Study title: The promoting effect of pentadecapeptide BPC 157 on tendon healing involves tendon outgrowth, cell survival, and cell migration.

DOI 10.1152/japplphysiol.00945.2010 · PMID 21030672
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Gut, blood vessel and wound research 5 studies

Review Frontiers in Pharmacology · 2021

Study title: Stable Gastric Pentadecapeptide BPC 157 and Wound Healing.

DOI 10.3389/fphar.2021.627533 · PMID 34267654
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Review Gut and Liver · 2020

Study title: Stable Gastric Pentadecapeptide BPC 157, Robert's Stomach Cytoprotection/Adaptive Cytoprotection/Organoprotection, and Selye's Stress Coping Response: Progress, Achievements, and the Future

DOI 10.5009/gnl18490
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Laboratory study Journal of Molecular Medicine · 2017

Study title: Therapeutic potential of pro-angiogenic BPC157 is associated with VEGFR2 activation and up-regulation.

DOI 10.1007/s00109-016-1488-y · PMID 27847966
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Review Current Neuropharmacology · 2016

Study title: Brain-gut Axis and Pentadecapeptide BPC 157: Theoretical and Practical Implications.

DOI 10.2174/1570159x13666160502153022 · PMID 27138887
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Review Pharmaceuticals · 2025

Study title: Multifunctionality and Possible Medical Application of the BPC 157 Peptide-Literature and Patent Review.

DOI 10.3390/ph18020185 · PMID 40005999
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Important research notice. These studies are posted for research reference only. Titles are reproduced exactly as their authors published them and describe what those researchers investigated; they are not claims by Atlas RND about any product. Not for human consumption. All literature is provided for educational reference only and must not be interpreted as medical advice or product claims. Studies of a compound by other groups are not studies of Atlas RND material. By purchasing from Atlas RND you confirm you are a qualified researcher and will use products in accordance with all applicable laws and regulations. Back to the research library →

Molecular profile

TypeSynthetic pentadecapeptide
CAS number137525-51-0
Molecular weight1419.5 g/mol
Amino acids15
SequenceGEPPPGKPADDAGLV
FormulaC62H98N16O22
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Quality and lot testing

Current lotBPC157-10-229-26
Purity (current lot)99.10%
LaboratoryAxisPharm, LLC
ReportedAug 24, 2026
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