GHK-Cu (molecular weight: 401.91 g/mol) is a naturally occurring copper-binding tripeptide studied for its role in skin biology, extracellular matrix remodeling, and wound repair models
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Enhanced expression of GSH metabolism enzymes including glutathione peroxidases, gamma-glutamyl cysteinyl synthetase (gamma-GCS), glutathione S-transferases (GST), and ABC-family membrane transport proteins including the multidrug resistance-associated protein (MRP) were all documented to play prominent roles in cellular resistance to oxidative stress
Although the human body can produce glutathione on its own, production can have difficulty keeping up in times of excess stress, immune challenges, unhealthy microbial environments, or during aging, as glutathione status can decline with the natural aging process