Compound Overview
Class of Compound:
Peptide
Mechanism of Action:
GHK-Cu is said to stimulate the synthesis and breakdown of collagen and glycosaminoglycans, as well as modulating the activity of metalloproteinases and their inhibitors. It is also believed to stimulate dermatan sulfate, chondroitin sulfate, and decorin, and acts to attract immune and endothelial cells to sites of injury.
Notable Studies:
Also Known As:
Glycyl-L-Histidyl-L-Lysine; Growth-modulating peptide, Kollaren, Liver cell growth factor, Liver growth factor Cu-GHK, Glycyl-histidyl-lysine, monocopper salt
Research Applications:
- Wound healing
- Nerve regeneration
- Hair growth
- Anti-aging
- DNA repair
Risks:
- Mechanisms still not fully understood
- No FDA review or approval
- Many counterfeits online
Chemical Structure


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