The use of glycylhistidyllysine in culture systems.
Title
The use of glycylhistidyllysine in culture systems.
Author
Pickart L
Source
In Vitro, 17: 6, 1981 Jun, 459-66
Abstract
Glycylhistidyllysine (GHL), a tripeptide isolated from plasma, has been shown to alter
the growth rate of many cell types and organisms in culture systems. The tripeptide is
optimally active at concentrations between 10 and 200 ng/ml. Some of the more interesting
uses of GHL are highlighted in this paper. Present information suggests that GHL functions
as a transporter of transition metals, in particular copper, to the cell surface for
uptake into the cell.