Journal of Biomaterials Science Polymer Edition
It is not an FDA-approved medication for over-the-counter use, and regulatory status varies by country
OLeary NA, Wright MW, Brister JR et al (2016) Reference sequence (RefSeq) database at NCBI: current status, taxonomic expansion, and functional annotation
Thus, understanding, and counteracting disease-associated astrocyte loss of functions should be a major therapeutic goal
According to a comprehensive aggregation of all the scientific data on BPC-157 to date, the following benefits have been observed in rats [2]: Exerts protective effects during damaging surgical procedures or administration of a toxic substance Heals organ, bone, and joint damage Treats stomach ulcers Possesses anti-inflammatory properties While the side effects of BPC-157 appear to be non-existent, very little research involving human test subjects exists [3]: While BPC-157 is not approved by the FDA, it can be purchased by researchers and, in rare cases, can be prescribed by a doctor in certain circumstances