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GHK-Cu Copper Tripeptide-1

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SoothingFirmness / Aging
INCI: Copper Tripeptide-1
In short · TL;DR
Category
Peptides
Effect
Collagen synthesis promotion, anti-inflammatory, wound healing
Concentration
0.01-1.0%
Effect
Collagen synthesis promotion, anti-inflammatory, wound healing
Mechanism
Lysyl oxidase activation, TGF-β signal modulation
Typical concentration
0.01-1.0%
Onset
Wound healing: several days onwards. Collagen: 8-12 weeks
Cautions
Excessive concentration can be counterproductive. Risk of catalyzing vitamin C oxidation
Evidence & references
Pickart et al. (2012) [PubMed]
Journal

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This page is reference information and does not guarantee efficacy. Figures vary by test conditions (in vitro / manufacturer / concentration). It does not indicate pharmaceutical efficacy.
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