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How to Use GHK-Cu for Wound Healing Protocol: Study Comparison

In vivo dermal wound model (rats), Queensland University of Technology 200 μg/mL topical Daily for 14 days 70% increase in collagen deposition, 42% faster closure Effective at standard research concentration. Daily application required for consistent results I

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  • In vivo dermal wound model (rats), Queensland University of Technology
  • 200 μg/mL topical
  • Daily for 14 days
  • 70% increase in collagen deposition, 42% faster closure
  • Effective at standard research concentration. Daily application required for consistent results
  • In vitro fibroblast culture, Journal of Investigative Dermatology
  • 10 μM (approximately 340 μg/mL)
  • Continuous exposure
  • 3.2× increase in collagen Type I gene expression
  • Gene modulation occurs at lower concentrations in vitro than required for intact tissue penetration
  • Human chronic wound case series, pilot data
  • 500 μg/mL topical under occlusive dressing
  • Every 48 hours
  • 35% faster epithelialization in non-infected wounds
  • Higher concentration allows less frequent application. Occlusion critical for bioavailability
  • Subcutaneous injection model (porcine), wound repair research
  • 1 mg/mL injectable
  • Single perilesional injection at time of wounding
  • 50% reduction in scar width at 30 days
  • Injectable delivery bypasses absorption barrier. Single-dose shows prolonged effect due to tissue residence time