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BPC-157 with VIP

Mechanism-tag overlap and published literature for BPC-157 and VIP, pulled verbatim from each Kalios compound profile. Kalios is a literature reference, not a recommendation.

Mechanism overlap

Mechanism tags are verbatim labels on each compound's profile. Generic tags ("peptide", "small-molecule", "research-chemical") are excluded from this overlap view. Tags are descriptive — not an inference about combined effect.

BPC-157 VIP 2 UNIQUE TAGS 2 UNIQUE TAGS 0 SHARED
BPC-157 unique cytoprotectiontissue-repair
Shared none
VIP unique neuropeptidesecretin-glucagon-family

Co-administration notes from the literature

Verbatim summary text pulled from each compound's profile data. Researchers studying BPC-157 and VIP have published these mechanism-level observations. Not a co-administration recommendation.

Evidence level: mechanistic only

Both act on gut-brain axis. BPC-157 promotes mucosal healing and local angiogenesis; VIP modulates immune regulation and inflammation. Used together in post-mold and post-infection gut recovery protocols.

Quick facts

BPC-157

RouteSubQ / Oral / IM
Half-life<30 min (plasma)
FDA statusCategory 2 (reclassification pending)
WADABanned (S0, 2022)
Full BPC-157 profile →

VIP

RouteIntranasal (CIRS) / IV (ARDS) / inhaled (PAH)
Half-life~2 minutes (IV) — extremely short
FDA statusNot approved (Aviptadil Phase 3 negative)
WADANot specifically named
Full VIP profile →

Literature table

Classified references from each compound profile. Click a column header to sort. Click a PMID to open PubMed. Findings are quoted verbatim from each profile's literature_summary; nothing here is added or interpreted.

Year Compound Source Finding
2025BPC-157Vasireddi N, Hahamyan H, Salata MJ, Karns M, Calcei JG, Voos JE, Apostolakos JM. Emerging Use of BPC-157 in Orthopaedic Sports Medicine: A Systematic Review. HSS J. 2025. PMID: 40756949. (544 articles screened, 36 studies included — the single most comprehensive systematic revie… PMID 40756949systematic review
BPC-157ClinicalTrials.gov. Study of PL 14736 in Subjects With Ulcerative Colitis. NCT05765058.human trial
2025BPC-157Lee E, Burgess K. Safety of Intravenous Infusion of BPC157 in Humans: A Pilot Study. Altern Ther Health Med. 2025. PMID: 40131143. PMID 40131143human pilot
2024BPC-157Lee E, Walker C, Ayadi B. Effect of BPC-157 on Symptoms in Patients with Interstitial Cystitis: A Pilot Study. Altern Ther Health Med. 2024;30(10):12-17.human pilot
2020BPC-157Xu C, Sun L, Ren F, Huang P, Tian Z, Cui J, et al. Preclinical safety evaluation of body protective compound-157, a potential drug for treating various wounds. Regul Toxicol Pharmacol. 2020;114:104665. (Independent safety study in mice, rats, rabbits, and dogs — no LD1 identifie…preclinical, in vivo
2006BPC-157Krivic A, Majerovic M, Jelic I, Seiwerth S, Sikiric P. Achilles detachment in rat and stable gastric pentadecapeptide BPC 157: Promoted tendon-to-bone healing and opposed corticosteroid aggravation. J Orthop Res. 2006;24(5):982-989. PMID: 16583442. PMID 16583442preclinical, in vivo
2003BPC-157Staresinic M, Sebecic B, Patrlj L, et al. Gastric pentadecapeptide BPC 157 accelerates healing of transected rat Achilles tendon and in vitro stimulates tendocytes growth. J Orthop Res. 2003;21(6):976-983. PMID: 14554208. PMID 14554208preclinical, in vivo
2025BPC-157McGuire FP, Martinez R, Lenz A, et al. Regeneration or Risk? A Narrative Review of BPC-157 for Musculoskeletal Healing. Curr Rev Musculoskelet Med. 2025;18(12):611-619. PMID: 40789979. PMID 40789979review
2025BPC-157FDA. Bulk Drug Substances That Raise Significant Safety Risks (Category 2) Under Section 503A / 503B. FDA.gov. Updated 2025.regulatory / registry
BPC-157USADA. BPC-157: Experimental Peptide Creates Risk for Athletes. U.S. Anti-Doping Agency. usada.org.regulatory / registry
2025BPC-157Józwiak M, Bauer M, Kamysz W, Kleczkowska P. Multifunctionality and Possible Medical Application of the BPC 157 Peptide—Literature and Patent Review. Pharmaceuticals (Basel). 2025;18(2):185. PMID: 40005999. PMID 40005999research article
2022BPC-157Vukojevic J, Milavic M, Perovic D, et al. Pentadecapeptide BPC 157 and the central nervous system. Neural Regen Res. 2022;17(3):482-487. PMID: 34380875. PMID 34380875research article
2020VIPYoussef JG, Said SI, Reichman JR, Alshaibi M. A Brief Report on RLF-100 (Aviptadil) in the Treatment of Critical COVID-19 Patients with Respiratory Failure. medRxiv. 2020. (Preprint basis for aviptadil COVID development program.)human study
2003VIPPetkov V, Mosgoeller W, Ziesche R, Raderer M, Stiebellehner L, Vonbank K, et al. Vasoactive intestinal peptide as a new drug for treatment of primary pulmonary hypertension. J Clin Invest. 2003;111(9):1339-1346. PMID: 12727923. PMID 12727923human study
2018VIPZhao H, Zhu H, Huang J, Zhu Y, Hong M, Zhu H, Zhang J, Li S, Yang L, Lian Y, Huang S. The synergy of vasoactive intestinal peptide and melatonin during anti-inflammation in collagen-induced arthritis rats. Mol Med Rep. 2018;17(5):6723-6732.preclinical, in vivo
1970VIPSaid SI, Mutt V. Polypeptide with broad biological activity: isolation from small intestine. Science. 1970;169(3951):1217-1218. PMID: 5452969. PMID 5452969mechanism / discovery
2020VIPClinicalTrials.gov. Aviptadil (RLF-100) in the Treatment of Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome Due to COVID-19 (COVID-AIV). Multiple NCT registrations. 2020–2024.regulatory / registry
2013VIPDelgado M, Ganea D. Vasoactive intestinal peptide: a neuropeptide with pleiotropic immune functions. Amino Acids. 2013;45(1):25-39. PMID: 22139413. PMID 22139413research article
2012VIPHarmar AJ, Fahrenkrug J, Gozes I, Laburthe M, May V, Pisegna JR, Vaudry D, Vaudry H, Waschek JA, Said SI. Pharmacology and functions of receptors for vasoactive intestinal peptide and pituitary adenylate cyclase-activating polypeptide: IUPHAR review 1. Br J Pharmacol. 2012;166(1… PMID 22289055research article
2009VIPDickson L, Finlayson K. VPAC and PAC receptors: From ligands to function. Pharmacol Ther. 2009;121(3):294-316. PMID: 19109992. PMID 19109992research article
2008VIPLeuchte HH, Baezner C, Baumgartner RA, Bevec D, Bacher G, Neurohr C, Behr J. Inhalation of vasoactive intestinal peptide in pulmonary hypertension. Eur Respir J. 2008;32(5):1289-1294. PMID: 18579544. PMID 18579544research article
2004VIPDelgado M, Pozo D, Ganea D. The significance of vasoactive intestinal peptide in immunomodulation. Pharmacol Rev. 2004;56(2):249-290. PMID: 15169929. PMID 15169929research article
2004VIPGozes I, Furman S. Clinical endocrinology and metabolism. Potential clinical applications of vasoactive intestinal peptide: a selected update. investigated Pract Res Clin Endocrinol Metab. 2004;18(4):623-640. PMID: 15533779. PMID 15533779research article
1991VIPSaid SI. Vasoactive Intestinal Polypeptide (VIP) in Asthma. Ann N Y Acad Sci. 1991;629:305-318. PMID: 1680332. PMID 1680332research article

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Frequently asked

Have BPC-157 and VIP been studied together?

Researchers have published mechanistic-level co-administration discussion of BPC-157 and VIP. No human co-administration trials are catalogued in the Kalios profiles. The pair page lists each compound's classified literature; full citations sit on each individual profile.

What mechanisms do BPC-157 and VIP share?

BPC-157 and VIP do not share a specific mechanism tag on their Kalios profiles. They appear on the same pair page because at least one profile lists the other in its co-administration data.

What is the FDA status of BPC-157 and VIP?

BPC-157: Category 2 (reclassification pending). VIP: Not approved (Aviptadil Phase 3 negative). FDA-status text is pulled verbatim from each compound profile. See /fda-pcac-2026.html for the broader FDA Pharmacy Compounding Advisory Committee context.

Where can I find the full research on BPC-157 and VIP?

Full citation lists, dosing tables from the literature, reconstitution data, and the FDA / WADA status are on the individual compound profiles: the BPC-157 profile and the VIP profile. The Kalios Stack Research Tool hub lists every compound covered.

Last updated: April 2026