UROP Project
The Effect of BPC-157 on Cancer Cell Growth
Cancer, Recovery, Growth
Research Mentor: Kyle Smith,
Department, College, Affiliation: Health, Nutrition, and Food Sciences, Education, Health, and Human Sciences
Contact Email: k.smith@fsu.edu
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Department, College, Affiliation: Health, Nutrition, and Food Sciences, Education, Health, and Human Sciences
Contact Email: k.smith@fsu.edu
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Looking for Research Assistants: Yes
Number of Research Assistants: 1
Relevant Majors: Open to all majors
Project Location: On FSU Main Campus
Research Assistant Transportation Required: Remote or In-person: In-person
Approximate Weekly Hours: 5, During business hours
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Number of Research Assistants: 1
Relevant Majors: Open to all majors
Project Location: On FSU Main Campus
Research Assistant Transportation Required: Remote or In-person: In-person
Approximate Weekly Hours: 5, During business hours
Roundtable Times and Zoom Link:
Not participating in the roundtable
Project Description
Peptides advertised to improve recovery after an injury or increase muscle growth are being increasingly utilized in the general population. By their nature, these peptides influence major growth signaling pathways in cells. This investigation aims to determine whether a common peptide (BPC-157) can influence cancer growth patterns in vitro.Research Tasks: Literature review, experimental design, data collection, and data analysis.
Skills that research assistant(s) may need: Required experience working in a laboratory.
Recommended experience in reading and reviewing scientific literature.