Animal StudyPubMed ID: 30957053·2019

Copper Peptide GHK-Cu Reverses Skin Atrophy in Aging Model

Pickart L, Margolina A, Vasquez-Soltero JM, et al.

Journal of Gerontology Series A, 2019 · n = 40

Key finding

GHK-Cu restored dermal thickness in aged mice by 67%, increased collagen to 90% of young control levels, enhanced skin elasticity by 71%.

Summary

Preclinical study showing GHK-Cu reversed age-related skin atrophy and restored youthful skin architecture.

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Related compound

GHK-CuL3

A naturally occurring copper-binding tripeptide with research supporting skin remodeling, wound healing, and anti-aging properties.

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