Definition
A copper peptide is a peptide complexed with a copper(II) ion. On TruthTides, this term refers specifically to GHK-Cu, a naturally occurring tripeptide-copper complex studied for skin regeneration, wound healing, and hair follicle stimulation. Preclinical research describes GHK-Cu's role in collagen synthesis, antioxidant activity, and modulation of gene expression related to tissue repair.
Source: GHK-Cu peptide summary
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