The peptide appears to act through direct interaction with adipocytes (fat cells), potentially involving activation of hormone-sensitive lipase (HSL) and modulation of -adrenergic receptor signaling pathways
Although it is naturally found in certain foods such as nuts, beans (especially red beans and kidney beans), grains, cantaloupe melons, and oranges, it is more effective in breaking down fat when given as an intramuscular injection
Individual response may vary
BPC-157 also modulates the nitric oxide (NO) system, helping regulate vascular tone and blood flow delivery to damaged tissue, and rapidly upregulates VEGFR2 gene expression in wound tissue making it particularly effective in the early phases of tissue repair
This may require a urinary catheter to bypass the blockage, and further treatment may be warranted