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Copper-Binding Tripeptides

Meaning

A specific class of small, naturally occurring peptide molecules, most notably Glycyl-L-Histidyl-L-Lysine (GHK), that possess a high affinity for binding copper ions, forming a complex like GHK-Cu. These complexes are recognized in clinical aesthetics and regenerative medicine for their potent wound healing, anti-inflammatory, and tissue remodeling properties. They are considered crucial signaling molecules involved in various dermal and extracellular matrix processes.