BPC-157 is classified as a gastric pentadecapeptide and is notable for its stability in acidic conditions and high water solubility, properties that are uncommon among peptides of similar size
[16] [44] Women who consume little animal-sourced food, or who are vegetarian or vegan, are at higher risk of becoming vitamin depleted during pregnancy than those who consume more animal products
Pentadecapeptide BPC 157 Reduces Bleeding and Thrombocytopenia After Amputation in Rats Treated With Heparin, Warfarin, L-NAME and L-Arginine
Clinical indications include deficiency due to inadequate diet or malabsorption, drug-induced deficiency (for example, from long-term isoniazid or oral contraceptives), and certain inborn errors of metabolism (such as pyridoxine-dependent seizures or sideroblastic anemia)
However, their mechanisms of action are not fully understood and multiple signal pathways could be involved