Research has documented effects on dermal papilla cell proliferation, downregulation of inflammatory cytokines at the follicle level, neutralization of reactive oxygen species, and modulation of gene expression associated with extracellular matrix repair.5 In other words: where minoxidil pushes one lever harder, GHK-Cu turns on a coordinated set of native processes
Strongly basic conditions, high temperatures, and prolonged exposure to light can compromise the copper coordination and degrade the peptide
Remember that no single treatment replaces the foundations of good health
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More specifically, a coordinated network of enzymatic and non-enzymatic antioxidants exists in both the intracellular and extracellular locations to remove radicals before they damage proteins, lipids or DNA
It plays a key role in neutralising free radicals, aiding liver detoxification, and supporting cellular repair