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Updated 2026-02-22. Numbers and descriptions here follow the published literature rather than marketing material.
Standard practice for the solid form is storage at minus twenty degrees Celsius or colder, kept dry and away from light. Containers are usually sealed with a desiccant to limit moisture uptake. Reconstituted solutions are typically held at two to eight degrees Celsius and used within a short window, because potency can decline over days to weeks depending on the buffer and concentration. Freezing an already dissolved sample may help, though repeated thawing is discouraged. Specific shelf-life claims vary between suppliers and are rarely supported by published stability studies.
Identity and purity are usually assessed by reversed-phase high-performance liquid chromatography with ultraviolet detection near 214 nanometers, a wavelength that captures the peptide backbone. The main peak area is reported as a percentage of total peak area, which serves as a conventional purity figure. Mass spectrometry provides an independent check on molecular mass and helps confirm the expected sequence. Additional tests may include amino acid analysis and water content determination. Results are only comparable when the same column, gradient, and detection settings are used.
Peptides are susceptible to hydrolysis, oxidation, and aggregation, and BPC-157 is no exception. The lyophilized powder form is generally more stable than a solution because residual moisture is low and molecular mobility is reduced. Once dissolved, the peptide is exposed to water, oxygen, and trace metal ions that accelerate degradation. Light exposure and repeated freeze-thaw cycles are also commonly cited as sources of loss. These general principles guide most handling recommendations found in supplier documentation.
Lyophilized peptide powder is generally stored at minus twenty degrees Celsius or lower and kept away from light and moisture. Under these conditions degradation is slow, and sealed vials remain stable for extended periods. Once dissolved, the material is less stable, particularly in aqueous buffers near neutral pH, where hydrolysis and oxidation proceed faster. Solutions are usually kept cold and used within days to weeks. Repeated freeze-thaw cycles are avoided because they encourage aggregation.
Identity and purity are established using reversed-phase high-performance liquid chromatography, which separates the peptide from related impurities and yields a percentage purity. Mass spectrometry, typically with electrospray ionization, confirms the molecular mass against the expected value. Amino acid analysis or peptide mapping provides additional sequence confirmation. These methods are complementary, since chromatography measures how much material is present while mass spectrometry verifies what that material is. A certificate of analysis normally reports both.
| Property | Value | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Lyophilized powder storage | -20 C or colder, desiccated, protected from light | Long-term condition cited in supplier documentation |
| Reconstituted solution storage | 2-8 C for short-term use | Stability decreases after dissolution |
| Appearance | White to off-white lyophilized powder | Used as a visual identity check |
| Solubility | Soluble in water and aqueous buffers | Limited solubility in nonpolar organic solvents |
| Typical analytical method | Reversed-phase HPLC with UV detection at 214 nm | Purity estimate; mass spectrometry confirms molecular mass |
Supplied material is typically a lyophilized white to off-white powder. The peptide is freely soluble in water and in common aqueous buffers, which allows it to be handled as a stock solution. Because the sequence contains no cysteine, disulfide cross-linking is not a route of degradation. The absence of aromatic residues means ultraviolet absorbance at 280 nm is minimal, so quantification usually relies on peptide bond absorbance near 214 nm or on amino acid analysis.
Common synonyms in catalogs include pentadecapeptide BPC 157, BPC157, and the full sequence name. A CAS registry number in the 137525-51-0 range is frequently listed, though the assignment should be verified against the supplier certificate of analysis. The name itself is not a pharmacopoeial designation, and there is no standardized international nonproprietary name. Distinguishing genuine material from related fragments generally requires mass spectrometry, since several truncated sequences share similar chromatographic behavior.
BPC-157 is a synthetic pentadecapeptide whose sequence is commonly given as Gly-Glu-Pro-Pro-Pro-Gly-Lys-Pro-Ala-Asp-Asp-Ala-Gly-Leu-Val. It is described in the literature as a fragment of a larger protein found in human gastric juice, referred to as body protection compound. The peptide was first characterized in the early 1990s by a research group in Zagreb, Croatia. Its molecular formula is C62H98N16O22 and its monoisotopic mass is approximately 1419 daltons.
Identity and purity are usually assessed with reversed-phase high-performance liquid chromatography, often paired with mass spectrometry using electrospray or MALDI ionisation. Amino acid analysis and peptide mapping by enzymatic digestion provide additional sequence-level confirmation. Purity is commonly reported as an area percentage from a chromatographic trace, and water content can be measured by Karl Fischer titration. Reported masses may differ by tens of daltons between sources because preparations can contain acetate or trifluoroacetate counterions, and such differences are not by themselves evidence of a different peptide.
BPC-157 is normally distributed as a lyophilised powder that ranges from white to off-white in appearance. The peptide dissolves readily in water, normal saline, and common aqueous buffers, and it is poorly soluble in nonpolar solvents such as hexane or vegetable oils. Lyophilised vials take up moisture if left open, which changes the mass of powder in the container and complicates any later weighing. Because the material is handled in small quantities, static and adhesion to glass or plastic can also cause noticeable losses during transfer.
The main chemical liabilities of this sequence are peptide-bond hydrolysis and possible aspartate-related reactions, since the peptide contains aspartic acid residues but no cysteine, methionine, or tryptophan. Absence of those three residues removes the most common oxidation and disulfide pathways from consideration. Studies of related peptides indicate that aspartate isomerisation and aspartimide formation occur most readily at Asp-Gly and Asp-Ala positions, and open questions remain about how quickly those reactions proceed under ordinary laboratory conditions. Storage guidance typically emphasises cool, dry, dark conditions to slow hydrolysis.
The peptide was first described in the early 1990s by a group studying gastric secretions and tissue repair. Its fifteen-residue chain is usually written as GEPPPGKPADDAGLV in single-letter code. The free peptide has the formula C62H98N16O22 and a theoretical mass near 1419.5 daltons. These identifiers are established chemical facts that can be checked against standard peptide databases. There is no ambiguity about the primary structure.
Most published findings come from rodent experiments using induced injury or surgical models. Human reports remain scarce and are largely observational, which limits how much can be stated with confidence. Questions about absorption, distribution, metabolism, and clearance in people are still open. Dose translation between species is likewise unresolved. Researchers tend to read the animal literature as a starting point rather than a settled account.
BPC-157 is a synthetic peptide built from fifteen amino acid residues. Its sequence comes from a larger protein fragment that researchers isolated from human gastric juice and described as a body protection compound. The fragment contains glycine, glutamic acid, five prolines, lysine, alanine, two aspartic acids, leucine, and valine. The number 157 in the name refers to the position of the stretch within the parent protein. Material used in laboratories is manufactured rather than extracted from stomach fluid.
The molecule carries 15 residues, a molar mass near 1419.5 g/mol, and the formula C62H98N16O22. Its structure features a proline-rich central region, a pair of adjacent aspartic acid residues, and no cysteine. The absence of cysteine means no disulfide bonds can form, which simplifies refolding and reconstitution. Suppliers usually ship the material as a freeze-dried powder that appears white to off-white. It dissolves readily in water and in saline solutions.
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Reversed-phase HPLC separates the sample into peaks, and the main peak is expressed as a percentage of total peak area. Mass spectrometry is then used to confirm that the molecular mass matches the expected value.
Low temperature and low moisture slow hydrolysis and oxidation, the two main degradation routes for short peptides. A desiccant limits water uptake each time the vial is opened.
No single number captures identity, counter-ion content, water content, or sterility. A purity figure from one laboratory method reflects only what that method detects, and different methods can give different values for the same sample.
Bacteriostatic water or sterile saline is commonly used to dissolve the powder. The choice of solvent affects stability and preservation. Aqueous solutions are kept refrigerated and are not intended for long-term storage.