In cultured human keratinocytes exposed to UVB radiation (a standard oxidative stress model), pre-treatment with 10 nM GHK-Cu resulted in: 2.8-fold increase in glutathione reductase mRNA (the enzyme regenerating reduced glutathione from its oxidized form) 2.3-fold increase in catalase expression (HO decomposition) 1.9-fold increase in ferritin heavy chain (sequestering iron, another Fenton-active metal) 62% reduction in 8-hydroxy-2-deoxyguanosine (8-OHdG) levels, a DNA oxidative damage marker The protective effect disappeared when using copper-free GHK or copper chloride alone, confirming the intact peptide-copper complex is required
There is insufficient clinical research to establish the safety or efficacy of these injections in pregnant women, so avoiding them is advised to prevent any possible risk to the developing fetus
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While glutathione is widely known for protecting cells from damage, the team found that cancer cells can hijack it and use it as a nutrient, particularly in environments where other resources are scarce