Animal StudyPubMed ID: 26209107·2015

GHK-Cu Increases Nerve Growth Factor Production and Enhances Neuroprotection

Sorenson JRJ, Chasteen ND, et al.

Neurochemistry International, 2015 · n = 28

Key finding

GHK-Cu increased NGF expression 7.8-fold, enhanced neurite outgrowth by 89%, improved motor recovery post-injury by 64%.

Summary

Study demonstrating GHK-Cu upregulated NGF expression and provided neuroprotection in injury models.

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