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.
Inflammation
How GHK-Cu modulates the inflammatory response.
The NF-kB Pathway
GHK-Cu's interaction with the master inflammatory switch.
Angiogenesis
Promoting the growth of new blood vessels for tissue repair.
Nerve Growth
Stimulating nerve growth factors and supporting neural repair.
GABA Modulation
How GHK-Cu interacts with the brain's primary inhibitory system.
Antioxidant Defense
Activating the enzymes that neutralize oxidative damage.