The skin-specific mechanisms of GHK-Cu include stimulation of Type I and Type III procollagen synthesis, increased production of dermatan sulfate and other glycosaminoglycans, activation of the enzyme lysyl oxidase (which cross-links newly formed collagen), reduction of matrix metalloproteinase-1 (MMP-1, collagenase) activity, and anti-inflammatory suppression of TNF-alpha-induced IL-6 secretion
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Technique: Pinch a fold of skin, insert the needle at a 45-degree angle, inject slowly over 3-5 seconds, withdraw, and apply light pressure
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To assess the extent of apoptosis, we performed TUNEL staining experiments