Mechanisms II: Defense & Repair

Anti-inflammatory cascades, new blood vessel growth, nerve regeneration, and antioxidant defense

The Body's Defense System

Beyond building tissue, GHK-Cu plays a critical role in defending it. It suppresses inflammatory cytokines, promotes the growth of new blood vessels, stimulates nerve growth factors, modulates GABA receptors, and activates antioxidant enzymes. These defense mechanisms explain its relevance in wound healing, fibrosis, and even neuroprotection.

interactive inflammation cascade

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