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GHK-Cu

Also known as Copper Peptide · Tripeptide-1 Copper

Endogenous copper-binding tripeptide widely studied in skin and hair biology.

Overview

GHK-Cu is the copper complex of the tripeptide glycyl-L-histidyl-L-lysine, an endogenous fragment first isolated from human plasma. Reported to modulate ECM remodeling, fibroblast activity, and antioxidant defense.

Mechanism

Copper delivery, ECM gene modulation, antioxidant pathway activation.

Research areas

  • Skin aging
  • Hair follicle biology
  • Wound healing

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