BPC-157 and TB-500: A Research Overview
By Dr Peptide ·
BPC-157 and TB-500 are two of the most frequently discussed research peptides, and they are often studied side by side. This overview summarises where each one comes from and what published research has looked at. It is background information drawn from the scientific literature, not a description of any effect of our products, which are supplied for laboratory research use only.
What is BPC-157?
BPC-157 is a synthetic peptide made up of 15 amino acids (a pentadecapeptide). Its name comes from "body protection compound", and its sequence is derived from a protein found in human gastric juice. It is produced synthetically for research.
What is TB-500?
TB-500 is a synthetic peptide related to thymosin beta-4, a naturally occurring protein of 43 amino acids that is found in most human and animal cells. TB-500 is generally described as a fragment based on the region of thymosin beta-4 associated with binding actin, a protein involved in cell structure and movement.
What has research looked at?
Much of the published work on both compounds comes from laboratory and animal (largely rodent) studies, with very limited data from controlled human trials.
- BPC-157 has been studied in animal models of tendon, ligament, muscle and gastrointestinal tissue injury.
- Thymosin beta-4 and TB-500 have been studied in relation to cell migration, blood vessel formation and tissue repair models.
Findings from animal and cell studies do not establish that a compound is safe or effective in people.
Regulatory status
- Neither BPC-157 nor TB-500 is a licensed medicine in the UK.
- Both appear on the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) Prohibited List, so they are relevant to anyone subject to sports anti-doping rules.
- Products sold as research chemicals are for laboratory use only and must not be used in humans or animals.
Research formats we stock
- Alluvi BPC-157 & TB-500 40mg, a manufacturer pre-filled pen.
- Alluvi Glow GHK-Cu, BPC-157 & TB-500 70mg pen.
- Glow Blend 70mg (GHK-Cu + BPC-157 + TB-500) research vial.
You can see the full set in our regenerative and repair research peptides category. For GHK-Cu, the third compound in the Glow products, see our GHK-Cu research overview.
Before you order
Check what testing documentation is available for a batch on our certificates of analysis page, and read our checklist for buying research peptides in the UK.
Research use only. Dr Peptide products are not medicines and are not for human or veterinary use. See our research use disclaimer.
Frequently asked questions
Are BPC-157 and TB-500 the same thing?
No. BPC-157 is a 15-amino-acid synthetic peptide derived from a gastric protein sequence. TB-500 is a synthetic peptide related to thymosin beta-4. They are different molecules that are often studied together.
Why are they sold together in blends?
Some research protocols look at the compounds side by side, so suppliers offer combined formats. Our Glow products also include GHK-Cu.
Are BPC-157 and TB-500 legal to buy in the UK?
They are sold in the UK as research chemicals for laboratory use. They are not licensed medicines and must not be used in humans or animals. Both are on the WADA Prohibited List.
Has BPC-157 been tested in humans?
Published research is mostly from animal and laboratory studies, and there is very little data from controlled human trials.
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