Animal StudyPubMed ID: 24402849·2014

GHK-Cu Enhances Antimicrobial Peptide Expression and Wound Healing

Sorenson JRJ, Campbell SD, Teigen SW, et al.

Biological Trace Element Research, 2014 · n = 36

Key finding

GHK-Cu increased human beta-defensin-2 (HBD-2) expression 8.9-fold, reduced bacterial load in wounds by 67%.

Summary

Research showing GHK-Cu enhanced antimicrobial peptide production and reduced infection in wounds.

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