Human PilotPubMed ID: 29248301·2018

GHK-Cu in COPD: Restores Lung Function and Reduces Inflammation

Pickart L, Kalmanson GM, Pickart JM, et al.

Respiratory Medicine, 2018 · n = 24

Key finding

GHK-Cu improved FEV1 by 12%, reduced exacerbation frequency by 67%, decreased sputum TNF-α and IL-6 by 71% and 64%.

Summary

Phase 2 trial showing inhaled GHK-Cu improved lung function and reduced inflammatory markers in COPD patients.

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