**INCI Name:** Copper Tripeptide-1
**INCI Name:** Hydrolyzed Verbascum Thapsus Flower (standardized to verbascoside-peptide complex)
Overview
INCI Name: Copper Tripeptide-1 is a peptide compound with applications in research and therapeutics. INCI Name: Hydrolyzed Verbascum Thapsus Flower (standardized to verbascoside-peptide complex)
Chemical Identity
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Name | INCI Name: Copper Tripeptide-1 |
| Sequence | Sequence: Gly-His-Lys (GHK) chelated to Cu²⁺ |
Mechanism: Multi-target: stimulates collagen/elastin/GAG synthesis; promotes angiogenesis; antioxidant (SOD-like); anti-inflammatory; attracts immune and stem cells; modulates MMP/TIMP balance
Application: Anti-aging serums; scar treatment; post-procedure recovery; hair growth; wound healing
Naturally occurring tripeptide-copper complex found in plasma (~200 ng/mL young adults, declining with age). Most clinically documented cosmetic peptide with >50 years of research.
Luminescine
ID: COSM-008 | | Length | 573 amino acids |
| Category | Cosmetic Peptides |
Structure
INCI Name: Copper Tripeptide-1 belongs to the Cosmetic Peptides class of peptides. Its structure and properties make it suitable for various research and therapeutic applications.
Applications
INCI Name: Copper Tripeptide-1 has been studied for its potential applications in:
- Biomedical research
- Drug discovery
- Diagnostic applications
- Therapeutic development
References
- Source: cosmetic-peptides.md
- Database: Wikipept Peptide Database
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