Tomosugi N, Yamamoto S, Takeuchi M, Yonekura H, Ishigaki Y, Numata N
Results: Reducing the Risk of Glutathione Injections: To minimise the risk associated with glutathione injections, it is essential to seek out a certified dermatologist
Documentation and tracking Keep a simple log for each vial: reconstitution date, water volume added, concentration, and a running tally of doses drawn with dates
What GHK-Cu adds to the formulation: Gene expression modulation across hundreds of genes including collagen genes (Type I, III), tissue inhibitors of metalloproteinases, anti-inflammatory mediators Collagen synthesis stimulation, specifically Type I and Type III collagen the structural proteins of skin, connective tissue, and many other tissues Anti-inflammatory signaling through investigated effects on TNF-, IL-6, and NF-B pathways Copper-peptide chemistry effects including cofactor activity for skin-relevant enzymes Skin-research and hair-research applications (the GHK-Cu literature in these areas is substantial) For the GHK-Cu deep-dive, see Copper Peptides Explained
Wild-type ScGrx7 was studied in parallel and served as a control
As it turns out, the treatment isn't that new in other countries, according to Melissa Kanchanapoomi Levin, a board-certified dermatologist and clinical professor at New York University Langone and Mount Sinai Hospital in New York City