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ReviewInternational journal of molecular sciences2026

From Regeneration to Analgesia: The Role of BPC-157 in Tissue Repair and Pain Management.

Claire Yuan, Ariana Demers, Victor Silva-Ortiz, Jamal J Hasoon, Woojin Lee, Karan Dave, Kasra Amirdelfan, Harold W Burke, Paul J Christo, Christopher L Robinson

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Review in International journal of molecular sciences, 2026. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 4 papers.

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1 · What the graph read from it

What it found

Each row is one number read from the abstract, on the scale the paper reported it, with its interval. Left of the dashed line favours the treatment, right favours the comparator. Under each row is the sentence it came from. New to these charts? A ten-minute tutorial.

The abstract states no effect estimate the extractor could read, or names no intervention and outcome on the map, so this paper lights no cell and moves no belief. It is still indexed, cited and linked below.

2 · The registry

The trial behind it

Trials whose registry record cites this paper, or whose number appears in the abstract. A trial that started after this paper was published is citing it as background, not reporting it.

Neither the registry nor the abstract names a trial number. If this is a trial report, that itself is worth knowing.

3 · Its place in the literature

Who cites it

4 citing papers in PubMed.

  1. Review
  2. BPC-157 and Its Novel Hybrid Analogs as Inhibitors of Acetylcholinesterase.International journal of molecular sciences · 2026
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4 · The record

Corrections and comments

PubMed lists nothing against this paper. Absence here is not a guarantee, only a check that was made.

5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

10 authors.

Claire YuanDepartment of History and Philosophy of Science, Christ's College, University of Cambridge, Cambridge CB2 1TN, UK.
Ariana DemersJoint Vitality Institute, Sonora, CA 95370, USA.
Victor Silva-OrtizPain Management Department, Hospital Zambrano Helión, Monterrey, Nuevo León 66278, Mexico.ORCID 0000-0003-3275-5881
Jamal J HasoonDepartment of Anesthesia, Critical Care, and Pain Medicine, McGovern Medical School, UTHealth, Houston, TX 77030, USA.ORCID 0000-0001-8227-1864
Woojin LeeDepartment of Anesthesiology, Warren Alpert Medical School, Brown University, Providence, RI 02903, USA.
Karan DaveAurora Life, Grand Cayman KY1-1209, Cayman Islands.
Kasra AmirdelfanBoomerang Healthcare, Walnut Creek, CA 94598, USA.
Harold W BurkeDivision of Pain, Department of Anesthesiology and Critical Care, The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD 21287, USA.
Paul J ChristoDivision of Pain, Department of Anesthesiology and Critical Care, The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD 21287, USA.ORCID 0000-0001-6488-5272
Christopher L RobinsonDivision of Pain, Department of Anesthesiology and Critical Care, The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD 21287, USA.ORCID 0000-0002-6276-9056

Funding

No grant is acknowledged in the PubMed record.

6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Body Protective Compound-157 (BPC-157) is a synthetic pentadecapeptide derived from gastric proteins that has demonstrated notable reparative and anti-inflammatory properties across diverse preclinical models. Experimental evidence reveals that BPC-157 supports angiogenesis, collagen synthesis, fibroblast activity, and modulation of nitric oxide pathways, contributing to enhanced healing of muscle, tendon, ligament, bone, and gastrointestinal tissue. Studies also report reduced inflammatory cytokine activity, improved microvascular integrity, and beneficial effects on pain modulation through peripheral and dopaminergic mechanisms. Although animal data indicate favorable safety and pharmacokinetics, human research remains limited to small pilot studies investigating musculoskeletal pain, interstitial cystitis, and intravenous administration, all suggesting potential therapeutic value without reported major adverse effects. However, inconsistent preparation standards, limited clinical validation, and regulatory restrictions underscore the need for rigorous controlled trials. BPC-157 remains a promising candidate for regenerative medicine, yet comprehensive evaluation is required before clinical translation can be recommended.

Indexed as

AnalgesiaPain ManagementPeptide FragmentsProteinsRegenerationWound HealingAnimalsHumansRegenerative MedicineBPC 157Peptide FragmentsProteinsBPC 157pain managementregenerative medicine

Identifiers

PMID41898733
PMCPMC13026520

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