Copper Glycyl histidine tripeptide (GHK-Cu, CAS No.: 49557-79-7) is also known as a tripeptide. It is a compound of glycyl histidine tripeptide (GHK) and copper, and a small molecule copper peptide complex naturally existing in human plasma, urine, saliva and cerebrospinal fluid.
Copper peptide is a member of polypeptide family, and also the most famous one. In the research process, it was further found that the tripeptide structure has a strong affinity with copper, and it is easy to form the complex GHK Cu. It has been found that GHK Cu complex has better biological activity than single GHK structure, can accelerate wound healing and contraction, improve skin transplantation effect, and has anti-inflammatory, anti-aging, brightening and other effects.
The functions ofcopper peptide mainly include: 1. Effectively promote the production of collagen, increase blood vessel growth and antioxidant capacity, stimulate the production of glucosamine, and help the skin recover its self repairing ability;
2. Promote the growth and differentiation of epithelial cells, thus speeding up wound healing;
3. Promote the proliferation of hair follicles, increase the size of hair follicles, and promote the growth of hair.