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BPC-157 (Arginate Salt) - Pure Health Peptides

BPC-157 is a synthetic penta-decapeptide consisting of a 15-amino-acid sequence originally derived from a partial gastric peptide fragment. This product is supplied in an arginine salt form to support stability and handling characteristics relevant to laboratory research environments. The material is provided in an encapsulated solid format, intended solely as a physical containment and presentation method to facilitate controlled storage, handling, and measurement in research settings. The encapsulated format does not imply any route of administration. BPC-157 (Arginate Salt) is intended exclusively for controlled in-vitro laboratory research conducted by qualified professionals.

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Peptide Name: BPC-157 (Body Protection Compound-157)

Salt Form: Arginine salt

Molecular Formula (free peptide): C62H98N16O22

Molecular Weight (free peptide): ~1419.5 g/mol

Sequence: Gly-Glu-Pro-Pro-Pro-Gly-Lys-Pro-Ala-Asp-Asp-Ala-Gly-Leu-Val

Compound Class: Synthetic penta-decapeptide (salt form)

BPC-157 is a synthetic penta-decapeptide consisting of a 15-amino-acid sequence. This product is supplied in an arginine salt form to support stability and handling characteristics relevant to laboratory research environments. The material is provided in an encapsulated solid format, intended solely as a physical containment and presentation method to facilitate controlled storage, handling, and measurement in research settings. The encapsulated format does not imply any route of administration. BPC-157 (Arginate Salt) is intended exclusively for controlled in-vitro laboratory research conducted by qualified professionals.

In-vitro investigation of peptide stability and salt-form behavior

Laboratory studies examining peptide structure–function relationships

Comparative analysis of free-base versus salt-form peptide materials

Analytical and mechanistic research involving synthetic regulatory peptides

Store in a cool, dry environment away from direct light

Maintain container tightly sealed when not in use

Handle using appropriate laboratory safety and aseptic techniques

Analytical Approach to Finished Formulations: Purity is a metric used for isolated raw materials, such as lyophilized peptide powders. Finished formulations—such as capsules, liquids, and topicals—contain multiple components, including excipients and stabilizers. In these systems, a single purity value does not accurately represent the overall composition. Instead, identity and assay (content) are reported on the COA to confirm the presence of the correct compound and to verify that the labeled amount per unit is accurate. This approach reflects standard analytical practice and provides more meaningful information for research applications.

Format: Encapsulated solid research peptide (arginine salt)

Appearance: White to off-white solid

Solubility: Soluble in aqueous laboratory media following capsule removal for analytical use

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