Research Compound
BPC-157: what it is & how it’s tested
BPC-157 is a synthetic peptide made of 15 amino acids (a pentadecapeptide). Its sequence corresponds to a partial fragment of a protein found in human gastric juice. It is supplied lyophilised (freeze-dried) as a research compound for in vitro laboratory study only.
For in vitro laboratory research only. Not for human or animal consumption; not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any condition. 18+.
BPC-157 is a synthetic peptide made of 15 amino acids (a pentadecapeptide). Its sequence corresponds to a partial fragment of a protein found in human gastric juice. It is supplied lyophilised (freeze-dried) as a research compound for in vitro laboratory study only.
What BPC-157 is
BPC-157 (Body Protection Compound-157) is a stable synthetic pentadecapeptide — a defined 15-amino-acid sequence. It is a partial sequence derived from a larger naturally occurring protein, and is manufactured and studied as a distinct research compound in its own right, not as the whole parent protein.
Because it is a short, defined sequence, its identity can be confirmed precisely by mass spectrometry and its purity measured by HPLC — which is how a credible supplier characterises each batch.
Where BPC-157 appears in research
In the published scientific literature, BPC-157 is studied in tissue-repair and cytoprotection research models. That describes the research domain in which the compound appears — it is not a statement of any effect. BPC-157 is not a medicine, supplement or cosmetic, and is not approved for human or veterinary use.
How BPC-157 should be tested
Quality is a matter of evidence, not the label. A credible supplier tests every batch at an independent laboratory: HPLC measures purity as a percentage (commonly to a ≥99% benchmark), and mass spectrometry confirms the compound’s identity.
The result should be a batch-specific Certificate of Analysis you can verify at source. Learn how to read a COA, or see BioHack London’s independent BPC-157 reports.
Storage, handling and reconstitution
Lyophilised (freeze-dried) BPC-157 is generally kept cool, dry and out of light. Reconstitution — dissolving it in a suitable solvent such as bacteriostatic water — is done immediately before laboratory use, and the reconstituted solution is typically refrigerated and used within a limited period.
Our reconstitution calculator helps work out solvent volumes, and bacteriostatic water is available in the range.
BPC-157: frequently asked questions
What is BPC-157?
BPC-157 is a synthetic 15-amino-acid peptide (a pentadecapeptide) whose sequence corresponds to a fragment of a protein found in human gastric juice. It is supplied as a lyophilised research compound for in vitro laboratory research use only.
Is BPC-157 the same as TB-500?
No. BPC-157 and TB-500 are different peptides with distinct sequences and origins — they are not interchangeable. BPC-157 is a 15-amino-acid pentadecapeptide; TB-500 is a synthetic fragment of the protein thymosin beta-4. They are sometimes discussed together because both appear in tissue-repair research, but the literature treats them as separate research subjects.
How is BPC-157 tested for purity?
A credible supplier tests each batch at an independent laboratory: HPLC measures purity as a percentage (commonly to a ≥99% benchmark) and mass spectrometry confirms the compound’s identity. The result is published as a batch-specific Certificate of Analysis you can verify at source.
How should BPC-157 be stored?
Lyophilised BPC-157 is generally kept cool, dry and out of light. Once reconstituted with a suitable solvent such as bacteriostatic water, it is typically refrigerated and used within a limited period, following appropriate laboratory practice.
Is BPC-157 for human use?
No. BPC-157 is supplied strictly for in vitro laboratory research. It is not for human or animal consumption and is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any condition. Purchasers must be 18 or over.
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BPC-157, independently tested and verifiable.
Every batch is tested to a minimum 99% purity, with a Certificate of Analysis you can verify.