Initial research focused on its role in wound healing and tissue remodeling, where it was found to modulate the expression of extracellular matrix (ECM) proteins such as collagen and elastin
Acta Pharmacol Sin 22:225230 Sikiric P, Jelovac N, Jelovac-Gjeldum A et al (2002) Pentadecapeptide BPC 157 attenuates chronic amphetamine-induced behavior disturbances
Circ Res 101(2):125136 Romagnani P et al (2005) CD14 + CD34low cells with stem cell phenotypic and functional features are the major source of circulating endothelial progenitors
Meet BPC-157, TB-500 and CJC-1295, to name a few, which sound like pseudonyms straight out of a sci-fi script but are actually loosely regulated injectable peptides that are becoming part of a broader self-optimisation movement
Key takeaways from our exploration include the importance of a balanced diet rich in riboflavin, which can be found in dairy products, eggs, and leafy greens