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LL-37 vs BPC-157

Mechanism, half-life, dosing & research status compared side-by-side.

LL-37
Immune & Antimicrobial
Not Approved
AntimicrobialWound HealingImmuneInnate Immunity
LL-37 is the only human cathelicidin - the C-terminal 37-amino acid fragment of the precursor protein hCAP-18, cleaved by proteases at sites of infection and inflammation. It is produced primarily by neutrophils, epithel…
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BPC-157
Healing & Recovery
Not Approved
HealingRecoveryAnti-inflammatoryGut Health
BPC-157 (Body Protection Compound-157) is a synthetic 15-amino acid pentadecapeptide derived from a protective protein found in gastric juice. It is among the most widely researched peptides in the healing and recovery c…
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Technical Specs Comparison
MetricLL-37BPC-157
Research Status Extensively Studied Extensively Studied
Molecular Weight 4,493 Da 1,419.5 Da
Half-Life ~minutes (plasma); local effects sustained 4–6 hours
Peak Time ~30 min (SC) ~1 hour
Typical Dose 50–200 µg 200–500 µg
Frequency Once or twice daily Once or twice daily
Route Topical / Intranasal / Subcutaneous Subcutaneous / Oral
Amino Acids 37 15
WADA Status Not Listed Not Listed
FDA Status Not Approved Not Approved
Stack Compatibility & Key Differences
LL-37 and BPC-157 are commonly stacked - rated synergistic in research protocols.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between LL-37 and BPC-157?
LL-37: LL-37 is the only human cathelicidin - the C-terminal 37-amino acid fragment of the precursor protein hCAP-18, cleaved by proteases at sites of infection and inflammation. It is produced primarily by neutrophils, epithel… BPC-157: BPC-157 (Body Protection Compound-157) is a synthetic 15-amino acid pentadecapeptide derived from a protective protein found in gastric juice. It is among the most widely researched peptides in the healing and recovery c…
Can you stack LL-37 and BPC-157?
LL-37 and BPC-157 are commonly stacked - rated synergistic in research protocols.
Which has a longer half-life, LL-37 or BPC-157?
LL-37 half-life: ~minutes (plasma); local effects sustained. BPC-157 half-life: 4–6 hours.
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Verified Scientific Data
All specifications on this page are sourced from peer-reviewed literature and primary research. Half-life values, dosing ranges, and mechanism data are cross-referenced against published studies. Last audited 2026-06-24.
● Peer-reviewed sources ● Audit timestamp: 2026-06-24 ● Data version: ASCEND Wiki 2026
Data sourced from ASCEND Wiki · LL-37 profile · BPC-157 profile · All comparisons
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