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P., Swink, S

Nutr J 2011

In its natural context, this protein appears to play a role in the stomach's remarkable ability to: Maintain mucosal integrity despite constant acid exposure Rapidly repair minor daily damage to the stomach lining Protect against ulcer formation Coordinate healing responses after injury The synthetic BPC-157 peptide is more stable than the natural compound, allowing for consistent production and research applications

It also works as a signaling molecule, guiding cells to prioritize healing and daily protection

All of this started with pramlintide in the 1990s

The possible involvement of sensory neurons in the salutary effects of NaBPC157 (10 g/kg, 10 ng/kg i.p.) was studied with capsaicin which has quite distinct effects on sensory neurons: high dose administration to adult animals (125 mg/kg s.c., (subcutaneously) three months of age) or administration (50 mg/kg s.c.) to neonatal animals (seven days of age) destroys sensory fibers, whereas a low dose (500 g/kg i.p.) activates a neurotransmitter release and protective effects on the mucosa