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Research CompoundGastric Pentadecapeptide (Alternate Designation)Tissue Repair & Healing

Pentadecapeptide BPC (BPC, Body Protection Compound)

C

Evidence Grade C — Moderate human evidence. 170 published studies, 28 human. 0 registered clinical trials.

170 studiesUSEUCA

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Overview

Pentadecapeptide BPC is an older name for the same compound known as BPC-157. The evidence base, regulatory status, and limitations are identical. See the BPC-157 entry for the full assessment.

Also Known As

Pentadecapeptide BPC is also known by these brand and alternate names:

Research Activity

170studies
Human 28
Animal 91
In-vitro 17
Reviews 29

170 published studies: 28 human, 91 animal, 17 in-vitro, 29 reviews

Regulatory Status

US
Not approved by FDA(FDA)
EU
Not authorised by EMA(EMA)
CA
Not approved by Health Canada(Health Canada)

Legal Status

USNot applicable (not approved)
EUNot applicable (not authorised)
CANot applicable (not approved)

Summary

This entry reflects historical nomenclature for the compound more commonly known as BPC-157. The evidence base, regulatory status, and limitations described for BPC-157 (#81) apply identically to this compound. See compound #81 for the full assessment.

No marketing authorisation. No human Phase III trials. No established human dosing or safety profile.

Mechanism of Action

Identical to BPC-157 (#81). Research in animal models has proposed multiple mechanisms. No mechanisms have been validated in controlled human trials.

Research Summary

This compound is identical to BPC-157. All information in the BPC-157 entry applies here. In brief: over 100 animal studies (predominantly from a single research group at the University of Zagreb) show positive results for tissue repair, but there are no completed human Phase III trials, no established human dosing or safety profile, and products from unregulated sources lack pharmaceutical quality assurance.

Clinical Trials

PeptideTrace tracks 0 registered clinical trials for Pentadecapeptide BPC sourced from ClinicalTrials.gov.

No trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov for this compound.

Scientific Detail

Overview (Scientific)

Pentadecapeptide BPC is the parent compound designation for BPC-157: same 15-amino-acid sequence (Gly-Glu-Pro-Pro-Pro-Gly-Lys-Pro-Ala-Asp-Asp-Ala-Gly-Leu-Val, MW 1,419.53 Da) from human gastric juice protein. Earlier nomenclature before BPC-157 became standard. Pharmacologically identical to BPC-157 (compound #81).

Mechanism of Action (Scientific)

Identical to BPC-157 (compound #81). Research suggests growth factor upregulation (EGF, VEGF, HGF, FGF2), NO system modulation, FAK-paxillin activation, collagen organization, gastric mucosal cytoprotection. All mechanisms unvalidated in human trials.

Summary (Scientific)

No marketing authorization. Evidence base identical to BPC-157. >100 animal studies, predominantly University of Zagreb. Duplicate listing reflects historical nomenclature. No human Phase III trials. No established human dosing.

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Related Compounds

Cartalax

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Cartalax has no marketing authorisation from any major regulatory agency. No human clinical trials have been conducted. The evidence base consists of cell culture studies published by the originating research group. As with other Khavinson bioregulator peptides, the proposed tissue-targeting mechanisms have not been independently validated. Products available through unregulated channels lack pharmaceutical quality assurance.

TB-500

Research Compound
Thymosin Beta-4 Fragment (Unregulated)

TB-500 has no marketing authorisation from any regulatory agency. No human clinical trials of TB-500 specifically have been conducted. The evidence base relies on animal studies of both TB-500 and its parent molecule thymosin beta-4, which are not pharmacologically equivalent. TB-500 is prohibited by WADA and is known from equine and greyhound racing contexts. Products available through unregulated channels lack pharmaceutical quality assurance. The absence of any human safety or efficacy data means that the compound's effects, risks, interactions, and appropriate dosing in humans are unknown.

BPC-157

Research Compound
Gastric Pentadecapeptide (Unregulated)

BPC-157 has no marketing authorisation from any major regulatory agency. No human Phase III clinical trials have been completed. The preclinical evidence base consists of over 100 animal studies, predominantly conducted at the University of Zagreb. A small pilot study in ulcerative colitis (4 patients) has been reported but was uncontrolled. No established human dosing, safety profile, or efficacy data from rigorous clinical trials exist. Products available through unregulated channels are not subject to pharmaceutical manufacturing standards, and their composition, purity, and sterility cannot be assured. The gap between the extensive animal literature and the near-complete absence of human clinical data is the defining feature of this compound's evidence base.

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