Recently, an opportunistic fungus, Aspergillus fumigatus , which infects immunocompromised individuals, has been found to produce ergothioneine, which is important in conidial health and germination, and contributes to the fungal resistance against redox stresses
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Its weak anti-inflammatory activity is related to inhibition of prostaglandin synthesis in the CNS
Product Name: BPC-157 Classification: Gastric Pentadecapeptide Structural Description: 15-amino acid fragment of human gastric juice protein BPC (Body Protection Compound) CAS Number: 137525-51-0 Molecular Weight: 1419.53 g/mol Purity: 99% (verified by HPLC and Mass Spectrometry) Physical Form: Lyophilized (freeze-dried) powder Intended Use: In-vitro research use only not for human consumption Related research compounds Comparable catalog records with published variants and certificate status