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BPC-157 (Body Protection Compound)

BPC-157 is a synthetic pentadecapeptide sequence derived from a protein found in gastric juice. It is one of the most widely studied research peptides in tissue repair and angiogenesis literature.

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Arginate salt vs acetate salt

The counter-ion changes stability, not the peptide sequence. Arginate salt shows improved stability in solution and is generally preferred for oral and extended-storage research; acetate salt is the traditional lyophilized injectable research form.

  • Acetate — standard lyophilized research vial, stable dry at -20°C
  • Arginate — improved aqueous and gastric stability profile
  • Identical 15-amino-acid sequence in both salt forms

Cellular healing mechanics

Published literature describes BPC-157 acting through the VEGFR2-Akt-eNOS pathway, upregulating growth hormone receptor expression in fibroblasts and promoting angiogenesis at injury sites.

  • Angiogenesis via VEGFR2 signalling
  • Fibroblast migration and collagen organisation
  • Nitric oxide system modulation

Reconstitution

A 10mg vial with 2mL bacteriostatic water gives 5mg/mL. A 5mg vial with 2mL gives 2.5mg/mL. Keep reconstituted material refrigerated and use within the stability window on the COA.

Reconstitution calculator

Convert vial strength and bacteriostatic water volume into exact insulin-syringe unit marks.

Peptide reconstitution calculator

Vial strength (mg)
Bacteriostatic water (mL)
Target dose

Concentration

5 mg/mL

Draw volume

0.05 mL

Insulin syringe

5 units (IU)

U-100 insulin syringe (100 units = 1 mL)

5 IU
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10 mg + 2 mL = 5 mg/mL. A 250 mcg dose = 5 units on a U-100 syringe (40 doses per vial).

For laboratory and research use only. Not for human or veterinary use.

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Frequently asked questions

Is BPC-157 arginate better than acetate?

Arginate salt is more stable in aqueous and gastric environments, which is why it is favoured for oral research formats. The peptide sequence is identical.

What purity is PX1 BPC-157?

Every BPC-157 lot is released at 99%+ HPLC purity with a published, lot-matched certificate of analysis.

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