ReviewPubMed ID: 34248628·2021

Stable Gastric Pentadecapeptide BPC 157 and Wound Healing

Seiwerth S, Milavic M, Vukojevic J, et al.

Frontiers in Pharmacology, 2021

Key finding

BPC-157 consistently accelerated wound healing across all tested tissue types in animal models through VEGFR2-mediated angiogenesis and nitric oxide system modulation.

Summary

Comprehensive review covering BPC-157 wound healing research across skin, muscle, tendon, ligament, and bone models. Describes mechanisms involving angiogenesis, NO system modulation, and growth factor regulation.

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Related compound

BPC-157L2

A gastric pentadecapeptide studied extensively in animal models for tissue healing, gut protection, and cytoprotective properties. Despite over 100 preclinical studies, human clinical data remains extremely limited.

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