1.Anti-tumor effect and DNA repair
A variety of tumor cell lines have been shown to be suppressed or die in the presence of this compound while healthy cell lines continued to grow normally. This and other evidence implies that copper tripeptide-1 may be used in topical products to enhance normal tissue repair without fear of neoplastic transformation.
2.Stem cell anti-senescence
Survival of stem cells in the basal epidermis and other epithelial cells is promoted by tripeptide-1. This suggests it could have an important anti-ageing effect, and in fact, its anti-senescent effects have been demonstrated on a number of tissue types including skin. Keratinocyte proliferation is encouraged through stem cell maintenance encouraged via copper tripeptide-1.
3.Antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects
Many of the body's intrinsic antioxidant systems, including superoxide dismutase, are induced by copper tripeptide-1.