PAL-GHK

PAL-GHK

What Is Pal-GHK?

PAL-GHK is also known as palmitoyl tripeptide-1 and is a small copper-binding peptide made up of three amino acids linked to a palmitate molecule. GHK was first discovered in human plasma and was found to be in significantly higher concentrations in plasma from young people when compared to the elderly; linking the peptide to aging. The peptide has a wide range of biological functions and has been found to regulate a huge number of proteins in the human body, with many being linked to health-promoting abilities [1].

What Does Pal-GHK Do?

The GHK component of Pal-GHK tricks fibroblasts into thinking that elastin, a common skin protein, has been damaged. This induces the fibroblasts to grow and multiply so that they can regenerate what they think is the lost elastin in skin. In aging animals, fibroblasts tend to lose activity and become dormant. Studies in animal models indicate that GHK can re-energize fibroblasts and thus help to overcome some of the common effects that aging has on skin.

The Function of PAL-GHK

PAL-GHK stimulated genes essentially reset cells to a healthier, younger state. GHK was shown to stimulate many DNA repair genes and increase the expression of 14 genes linked to antioxidant production [2]. These genetic modifications are proposed to reduce the signs of aging and remove free radicals and toxic agents that cause age-related diseases. These genetic changes also activate tissue healing and this has been demonstrated in rodents and pigs, where GHK was shown to stimulate whole-body healing [3].

Repair Function.

When GHK was injected into rat muscle it caused rapid wound healing and this was also demonstrated in mice. In pigs, the peptide was able to heal surgical defects, even when injected at a location that was distant from the wound. The peptide can also heal bone fractures and this has been confirmed in rats [4].