It works by increasing dermal papilla cell proliferation, improving blood circulation, and inhibiting DHT, a hormone linked to hair loss, for healthier hair growth
At day 16, we observed that NTAPP-treated mouse exhibited markedly increased anagen induction and hair growth much more efficiently than control groups (Fig
Beyond that landmark study, the evidence base includes research showing GHK-Cu enlarges hair follicle size, extends the anagen (active growth) phase, stimulates dermal papilla cells (the cells that control follicle activity), promotes angiogenesis (blood vessel growth) to the scalp, and reduces the DHT-related inflammation that causes follicle miniaturization in androgenetic alopecia
That decline is part of what has made GHK-Cu a recurring subject in copper-peptide research spanning dermatology, wound-healing models, and cellular aging studies over the past several decades
CAS Number 137525-51-0 Molecular Formula C62H98N16O22 Molecular Weight 1419.5 g/mol Amino Acid Sequence GEPPPGKPADDAGLV Half-Life short (research reports vary) Sources & References Stable gastric pentadecapeptide BPC 157: novel therapy in gastrointestinal tract Sikiric P, et al