Tillemans et al., 2014
Answer: Because Dihexa is investigational, its long-term safety profile in humans is not fully established
However, the increase in neurogenesis tends to be higher for larger infarcts, as induced by temporary occlusion of the middle cerebral artery, compared to small, narrowly circumscribed infarcts, such as those induced by photothrombosis (Niv et al., 2012)
The peptide capsule format may eventually make this compound even more accessible, though current research relies primarily on solution-based administration
A frequently cited finding: in one study, GHK-Cu applied to thigh skin for 12 weeks improved collagen production in 70% of women treated compared with 50% for vitamin C cream and 40% for retinoic acid
The journey to understanding and effectively managing scars is a long one, but the emergence of compounds like GHK-Cu offers a truly exciting frontier