Source comparison
Side-by-Side Comparison
Mechanism VEGF, EGF, FGF upregulation; NO modulation Copper-dependent enzyme activation; collagen/decorin stimulation; gene modulation Evidence Grade A B Structure 15-amino acid gastric pentadecapeptide Tripeptide-copper complex (Gly-His-Lys + Cu2+) Route Subc
This comparison does not assign a generated winner or score.
- Mechanism
- VEGF, EGF, FGF upregulation; NO modulation
- Copper-dependent enzyme activation; collagen/decorin stimulation; gene modulation
- Evidence Grade
- A
- B
- Structure
- 15-amino acid gastric pentadecapeptide
- Tripeptide-copper complex (Gly-His-Lys + Cu2+)
- Route
- Subcutaneous (local or systemic) or oral
- Topical (cream/serum), subcutaneous, or injectable
- Typical Dose
- 250 - 500 mcg/day (injection)
- 1 - 2 mg/day (injection); 1-2% topical
- Half-Life
- ~4 hours
- ~1 hour (plasma); sustained topical release
- Best For
- Tendon, ligament, gut, nerve healing
- Skin regeneration, wound healing, hair, anti-aging
- Topical Use
- No (oral for GI only)
- Yes (primary cosmetic route)
- FDA Status
- Not FDA-approved; research compound
- Not FDA-approved; available in cosmetics
- Cost (research grade)
- $
- $ (topical) / $$ (injectable)