Antioxidant-Enhanced Collagen & Skin Matrix Repair Stack
Mechanistic Synergy for Research:
This stack combines GHK-Cu, a naturally occurring copper peptide with high affinity for skin remodeling, with Glutathione (GSH), the body’s primary antioxidant defense molecule. Together, they form a foundational system for studying skin integrity, pigmentation balance, and oxidative aging models.
- Collagen Activation & ECM Remodeling:
GHK-Cu upregulates collagen types I, III, and elastin synthesis, aiding in structural matrix repair. It also influences decorin and glycosaminoglycan production, providing the scaffold needed for skin thickening and resilience. - Antioxidant Preservation of Cellular Function:
Glutathione scavenges free radicals and reactive oxygen species, protecting dermal fibroblasts and keratinocytes from oxidative damage—a major driver of skin aging and pigment disorders. - Copper-Enzyme Activity Support:
GHK-Cu supplies bioavailable copper needed for lysyl oxidase and superoxide dismutase, critical for collagen cross-linking and intracellular oxidative defense. - Anti-inflammatory and Pigmentation Regulation:
Together, GHK-Cu and GSH downregulate inflammatory mediators like TNF-α and IL-6 and can help stabilize melanin distribution via tyrosinase modulation in melanocyte activity models.
Best suited for:
Research models of skin aging, pigmentation regulation, oxidative stress protection, and hair follicle microenvironment balance.
