GHK (Tripeptide)

Injury, Repair & Recovery
Phase 2

GHK is a naturally occurring three-amino-acid peptide found in human blood, saliva, and urine, with levels that decline with age. Separate from its copper-bound form (GHK-Cu), free GHK is being studied for its ability to influence gene activity patterns linked to tissue repair, inflammation reduction, and regeneration.

Last updated March 6, 2026
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Research-Driven Dosage Reports
RouteTopical · Subcutaneous (SC)
Dose1–3 mg (injectable) or topical formulations
Frequency1–2× daily
Duration4–12 weeks

Based on published research literature.

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Overview of GHK (Tripeptide)

Resets gene expression patterns toward a healthier state by modulating over 4,000 genes, promoting tissue repair, reducing fibrosis, and activating stem cell-related pathways.

Gene expression / regeneration

Modulates expression of approximately 4,000 human genes, generally resetting expression patterns from a diseased/aged state toward a healthier profile.

Upregulates genes involved in collagen synthesis, nerve growth factor production, and stem cell markers (proposed).

Downregulates genes associated with inflammation, tissue destruction, and fibrotic scarring.

Tissue repair & recovery

Promotes wound contraction and tissue remodeling by stimulating fibroblast activity and extracellular matrix deposition.

Activates genes involved in blood vessel formation and tissue oxygenation, supporting repair at injury sites.

May attract immune cells including macrophages and mast cells to wound sites (proposed), coordinating the repair response.

Anti-fibrotic

Reduces fibrotic gene expression (proposed), potentially useful in organ fibrosis and scarring conditions.

May support nerve regeneration through upregulation of nerve growth factor (proposed)

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