Copper tripeptide-1 Gly-His-Lys:Cu Description Copper Tripeptide-1 is a copper complex of Tripeptide-1. Synonyms Copper peptide; Copper peptide complex; GHK-Cu; GHK copper peptide; Prezatide Copper Acetate CAS: 130120-57-9 Functions 1. Causes skin remodeling * Rebuilds skin protective barrier * Increases collagen and elastin - more than vitamin C * Increases water-holding proteoglycans * Rebuilds blood microcirculation * Activates removal of damaged skin proteins and scars 2. Present in wounds The human body's natural remodeling signal 3. Anti-inflammatory potent anti-inflammatory, activates skin's main antioxidant protein--dismutase superoxide 4. Blocks ferritin release of oxidizing iron 5. Reduces IL-1 6. Increases hair follicle(humans) size Also blocks hair loss if given before chemotherapy and accelerates hair growth after chemotherapy (rats) 7. Reduces TGF-beta and scar production Reduces TGF-beta-1 and TNF-alpha 10g,20g, 500g/bag