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BPC-157

Body Protection Compound-157, PL-14736, Pentadecapeptide BPC 157

A synthetic pentadecapeptide derived from human gastric juice that promotes tissue healing, angiogenesis, and cytoprotection across various organs.

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Studies 196
Trials 1
Formula C62H98N16O22
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Utility 3
pubmed Mar 3, 2018

Rat inferior caval vein (ICV) ligature and particular new insights with the stable gastric pentadecapeptide BPC 157.

Vukojević. Jakša J; Siroglavić. Marko M; Kašnik. Katarina K; Kralj. Tamara T...

In rats where a major vein was tied off, giving the peptide BPC‑157 (tiny doses given early or later) stopped the usual damage – no clots, less bleeding, normal blood pressure, and new side‑branch vessels formed to keep blood flowing. The peptide also fixed the balance of nitric oxide and oxidative stress in the damaged vein and changed several genes that control blood‑vessel repair.

Utility 3
pubmed Aug 7, 2017

Celecoxib-induced gastrointestinal, liver and brain lesions in rats, counteraction by BPC 157 or L-arginine, aggravation by L-NAME.

Drmic. Domagoj D; Kolenc. Danijela D; Ilic. Spomenko S; Bauk. Lara L; Sever. Marko M; Zenko Sever. A...

In rats, a very high dose of the NSAID celecoxib caused stomach, liver and brain damage, but giving the peptide BPC‑157 (at very low doses) or the amino acid L‑arginine prevented those injuries. Even when the nitric‑oxide system was blocked (with L‑NAME), BPC‑157 still protected the organs.

Utility 3
pubmed Dec 28, 2017

Stable gastric pentadecapeptide BPC 157 in the treatment of colitis and ischemia and reperfusion in rats: New insights.

Duzel. Antonija A; Vlainic. Josipa J; Antunovic. Marko M; Malekinusic. Dominik D; Vrdoljak. Borna B;...

In rats with damaged colon tissue, a single local dose of the peptide BPC‑157 quickly repaired blood flow, lowered harmful oxidative stress, and kept the gut lining intact. The benefits seemed to work through the body’s nitric‑oxide system and even helped reverse damage caused by drugs that block nitric‑oxide.

Utility 3
pubmed Jun 18, 2020

The effect of pentadecapeptide BPC 157 on hippocampal ischemia/reperfusion injuries in rats.

Vukojević. Jakša J; Vrdoljak. Borna B; Malekinušić. Dominik D; Siroglavi&#x1...

In a rat study, a tiny peptide called BPC‑157 was applied right after blood flow was restored to the brain following a short blockage. The treatment dramatically reduced damage to the hippocampus, helped the animals recover memory and movement abilities, and switched on several protective genes while turning off harmful ones. While the results look promising for stroke protection, the work was done in rats with a direct brain‑area application, so it isn’t a ready‑to‑use protocol for people.

Utility 3
pubmed Oct 13, 2020

Modulatory effects of BPC 157 on vasomotor tone and the activation of Src-Caveolin-1-endothelial nitric oxide synthase pathway.

Hsieh. Ming-Jer MJ; Lee. Cheng-Hung CH; Chueh. Ho-Yen HY; Chang. Gwo-Jyh GJ; Huang. Hsiu-Yun HY; Lin...

In simple terms, the study shows that the peptide BPC‑157 can widen blood vessels in rats by triggering the cells that line the vessels to make more nitric oxide, a molecule that relaxes vessels. This effect depends on the dose and works through a specific signaling chain (Src‑Caveolin‑1‑eNOS). The peptide also helps endothelial cells move, which is important for repairing blood vessels.

Utility 3
pubmed Mar 15, 2020

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

Sikiric. Predrag P; Hahm. Ki-Baik KB; Blagaic. Alenka Boban AB; Tvrdeic. Ante A; Pavlov. Katarina Ho...

BPC‑157 is a tiny protein that naturally lives in the stomach lining and seems to protect the gut and many other organs. The review says it can shield the stomach from alcohol, NSAIDs, and other damage, help heal wounds in skin, liver, heart and brain, keep blood vessels healthy, and even fight muscle loss and inflammation seen in cancer cachexia. However, the paper is a broad overview and does not give specific dosing or step‑by‑step protocols.

Utility 3
pubmed Jul 31, 2017

Stress in Gastrointestinal Tract and Stable Gastric Pentadecapeptide BPC 157. Finally, do we have a Solution?

Sikiric. Predrag P; Seiwerth. Sven S; Rucman. Rudolf R; Drmic. Domagoj D; Stupnisek. Mirjana M; Koko...

The abstract says that the peptide BPC‑157, which survives stomach acid, can protect and heal many parts of the body – from the gut to skin, tendons, nerves, and even the brain – without any reported toxicity. It appears to work by supporting blood‑vessel growth, calming stress‑related pathways, and interacting with dopamine, serotonin, GABA and nitric‑oxide systems. Clinical trials have not found a lethal dose, suggesting it’s safe at the doses tested.

Utility 3
pubmed May 27, 2020

Pentadecapeptide BPC 157 resolves Pringle maneuver in rats, both ischemia and reperfusion.

Kolovrat. Marijan M; Gojkovic. Slaven S; Krezic. Ivan I; Malekinusic. Dominik D; Vrdoljak. Borna B;...

In rats, a single dose of the peptide BPC‑157 given just before or during a temporary blockage of the liver's blood supply (the Pringle maneuver) dramatically reduced the damage caused by the lack of blood flow and the later return of blood. The peptide kept heart rhythms normal, lowered dangerous pressure spikes in the portal vein, stopped blood clots, and protected the liver, gut, lungs, and heart from injury.

Utility 3
pubmed Dec 28, 2018

Counteraction of perforated cecum lesions in rats: Effects of pentadecapeptide BPC 157, L-NAME and L-arginine.

Drmic. Domagoj D; Samara. Mariam M; Vidovic. Tinka T; Malekinusic. Dominik D; Antunovic. Marko M; Vr...

In a rat study, a peptide called BPC‑157 helped heal a hole in the gut faster by boosting blood‑vessel growth, reducing bleeding, and keeping oxidative stress low. It worked better than just giving nitric‑oxide‑related drugs alone, and even when combined with those drugs it still showed strong healing effects.

Utility 3
pubmed Jul 8, 2021

Occluded Superior Mesenteric Artery and Vein. Therapy with the Stable Gastric Pentadecapeptide BPC 157.

Knezevic. Mario M; Gojkovic. Slaven S; Krezic. Ivan I; Zizek. Helena H; Malekinusic. Dominik D; Vrdo...

In a rat study, giving the peptide BPC‑157 right after the main gut blood vessels were blocked quickly opened backup blood routes, lowered dangerous pressure spikes, prevented clot formation, and protected many organs—including the brain—from damage and oxidative stress.

Utility 3
pubmed May 26, 2021

Occlusion of the Superior Mesenteric Artery in Rats Reversed by Collateral Pathways Activation: Gastric Pentadecapeptide BPC 157 Therapy Counteracts Multiple Organ Dysfunction Syndrome; Intracranial, Portal, and Caval Hypertension; and Aortal Hypotension.

Knezevic. Mario M; Gojkovic. Slaven S; Krezic. Ivan I; Zizek. Helena H; Malekinusic. Dominik D; Vrdo...

In a rat study, a short burst of the peptide BPC‑157 was applied after the main gut artery was blocked. The peptide quickly opened up tiny backup blood vessels, lowered dangerous blood‑pressure spikes, reduced clot formation, and protected the heart, lungs, liver, gut and brain from damage. The results suggest BPC‑157 can help the body reroute blood flow and limit organ injury after a severe vascular blockage.

Utility 3
pubmed Aug 17, 2021

Complex Syndrome of the Complete Occlusion of the End of the Superior Mesenteric Vein, Opposed with the Stable Gastric Pentadecapeptide BPC 157 in Rats.

Knezevic. Mario M; Gojkovic. Slaven S; Krezic. Ivan I; Zizek. Helena H; Vranes. Hrvoje H; Malekinusi...

In rats where the main vein draining the gut was completely blocked, a single low dose of the peptide BPC‑157 quickly opened up backup blood‑vessel routes, restored blood flow, lowered dangerous pressure spikes, and prevented damage to the heart, lungs, liver, kidneys, gut and brain.

Utility 3
pubmed Dec 13, 2021

Stable Gastric Pentadecapeptide BPC 157 Therapy for Primary Abdominal Compartment Syndrome in Rats.

Tepes. Marijan M; Gojkovic. Slaven S; Krezic. Ivan I; Zizek. Helena H; Vranes. Hrvoje H; Madzar. Zri...

In a rat study, giving the peptide BPC‑157 right after the abdomen was pressurized saved the animals from a cascade of life‑threatening problems. It reopened blocked veins, steadied blood pressure, stopped organ swelling, bleeding and heart rhythm issues, and protected the gut, liver, lungs, heart, kidneys and brain.

Utility 3
pubmed Oct 10, 2022

Pentadecapeptide BPC 157 efficiently reduces radiation-induced liver injury and lipid accumulation through Kruppel-like factor 4 upregulation both in vivo and in vitro.

Huang. Bing-Shen BS; Huang. Shih-Chiang SC; Chen. Fang-Hsin FH; Chang. Yu Y; Mei. Hsiu-Fu HF; Huang....

In mice and liver cells, taking the peptide BPC‑157 by mouth helped protect the liver from damage caused by a high dose of radiation. It lowered liver enzymes, reduced cell death, and cut down fat buildup in the liver, and these effects depended on boosting a protein called KLF‑4.

Utility 3
pubmed Jul 2, 2019

Stable gastric pentadecapeptide BPC 157 can improve the healing course of spinal cord injury and lead to functional recovery in rats.

Perovic. Darko D; Kolenc. Danijela D; Bilic. Vide V; Somun. Nenad N; Drmic. Domagoj D; Elabjer. Esma...

In a rat study, a single injection of the peptide BPC‑157 given right after a spinal cord injury helped the animals recover movement, reduced tissue damage, and improved nerve signals, suggesting the peptide may protect the spinal cord after injury.

Utility 3
pubmed Apr 24, 2020

Fistulas Healing. Stable Gastric Pentadecapeptide BPC 157 Therapy.

Sikiric. Predrag P; Drmic. Domagoj D; Sever. Marko M; Klicek. Robert R; Blagaic. Alenka B AB; Tvrdei...

The review says that BPC‑157, a peptide naturally found in stomach juice, helps heal many kinds of wounds in rats, especially gastrointestinal fistulas and surgical connections, even when healing is made harder by drugs like NSAIDs. It also works on skin, muscle, tendons, bones, and even eye ulcers. While human trials are still limited, the animal data suggest BPC‑157 could be a useful tool for repairing gut leaks and other tissue injuries.

Utility 3
pubmed Jun 1, 2022

Therapy Effect of the Stable Gastric Pentadecapeptide BPC 157 on Acute Pancreatitis as Vascular Failure-Induced Severe Peripheral and Central Syndrome in Rats.

Smoday. Ivan Maria IM; Petrovic. Igor I; Kalogjera. Luka L; Vranes. Hrvoje H; Zizek. Helena H; Krezi...

In rats, giving the peptide BPC‑157 (tiny doses given by mouth or injection) helped prevent and heal severe pancreatitis and many other organ problems that happen when blood flow is blocked or damaged. The peptide seemed to open up backup blood vessels, especially the azygos vein, which reduced swelling, bleeding, and tissue death in the pancreas, brain, heart, lungs, liver, and kidneys.

Utility 3
pubmed Sep 28, 2018

An endogeous defensive concept, renewed cytoprotection/adaptive cytoprotection: intra(per)-oral/intragastric strong alcohol in rat. Involvement of pentadecapeptide BPC 157 and nitric oxide system.

Becejac. T T; Cesarec. V V; Drmic. D D; Hirsl. D D; Madzarac. G G; Djakovic. Z Z; Bunjevac. I I; A Z...

In rats, the peptide BPC‑157 quickly healed stomach ulcers caused by strong alcohol and helped restore the pressure of the esophageal and pyloric sphincters. The protective effect was seen even when the alcohol was applied to the tongue and swallowed, and it involved the body's nitric‑oxide system. While the study shows promising gut‑healing power, it was done in animals with an injection after the damage, so direct human protocols are still uncertain.

Utility 3
pubmed Apr 27, 2022

Novel Therapeutic Effects in Rat Spinal Cord Injuries: Recovery of the Definitive and Early Spinal Cord Injury by the Administration of Pentadecapeptide BPC 157 Therapy.

Perovic. Darko D; Milavic. Marija M; Dokuzovic. Stjepan S; Krezic. Ivan I; Gojkovic. Slaven S; Vrane...

In rats with a severe spinal cord injury that caused tail paralysis, a single dose of the peptide BPC‑157 given just minutes after the injury helped the animals start to recover quickly, reduced swelling and bleeding in the spinal cord, and led to long‑term functional improvement when the peptide was continued in the drinking water for a month.