The complete list of substances being removed from Category 2 is as follows: BPC-157 Cathelicidin LL-37 Dihexa Acetate Emideltide (DSIP) Epitalon GHK-Cu (for injectable routes of administration) KPV Mechano Growth Factor, Pegylated (PEG-MGF) Melanotan II MOTs-C Semax (heptapeptide) Thymosin Beta-4, Fragment (LKKTETQ) (TB-500) Of these, the substances not scheduled for consideration at the upcoming meeting in July (Cathelicidin LL-37, Dihexa Acetate, GHK-Cu (injectable routes of administration), Mechano Growth Factor Pegylated (PEG-MGF), and Melanotan II) are slated for separate PCAC consultation before the end of February 2027
Previously, our winner in this category was Codeage, but with the company putting a temporary pause on subscriptions, its no longer the most convenient option
BPC-157 is a synthetic 15-amino-acid peptide derived from a protective protein in human gastric juice
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