Peptides alter cellular growth pathways
GHK-Cu is one of several copper-peptide complexes in the cosmetic ingredient literature, and its specific identity (tripeptide with the GHK sequence, copper(II) complex, the characteristic blue color and coordination geometry) distinguishes it within that broader cosmetic peptide family
For athletes, its also important to note that AOD9604 is currently prohibited by the World AntiDoping Agency (WADA), meaning competitive sports users could risk antidoping violations
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Moreover, CP31398 has no influence on the DNA-binding activity of p53 homologs (p63 and p73)
The NAPstar3b variant was generated by site-directed mutagenesis on the pDONR207 NAPstar3 plasmid using the primer pair Pr1/Pr2 ( Supplementary Table 6 )