Both treatments have proven their efficacy, but the decision can significantly depend on medical professionals expertise and patient considerations that can affect the treatment choice
The rd1 mouse is a common animal model used to study RP in which the expression of over 60 genes, related to proliferation, apoptosis, and transcription, is modified via a mutation in the phosphodiesterase-6 gene, which affects the metabolism of cyclic guanosine monophosphate
GHK-Cu serums only need to be stored in a cool, dark place ideally refrigerated, and then simply used on the desired area of the body
GHK was also shown to combat copper-dependent oxidation of low-density lipoproteins, while various other common antioxidants, such as superoxide dismutase, only provided protection against oxidation up to 20%