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GHK-Cu

50mg / 1 Vial
$29.00
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GHK-Cu
GHK-Cu

RESEARCH USE ONLY

For qualified in-vitro laboratory research only. Not for human consumption, veterinary use, clinical, diagnostic, or therapeutic use. Not evaluated by the FDA. Purchasers must be 21 years of age or older.

GHK-Cu

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GHK-Cu (copper tripeptide-1) is a naturally occurring copper-binding peptide studied in laboratory research for its interaction with cellular repair and gene-expression pathways. Research models have examined its role in collagen-synthesis signaling, antioxidant-pathway activity, and tissue-remodeling processes. Supplied as lyophilized material for qualified in-vitro research.

Compound specifications: Lyophilized powder in sealed vials. Purity verified at ≥99% by independent third-party HPLC analysis. Store in a cool, dry environment; refrigerate after reconstitution per standard laboratory protocol.

Handling and storage

Supplied as lyophilized (freeze-dried) material. Store under the conditions printed on the product label and use laboratory handling procedures appropriate to your work. Every vial is labeled with lot information for batch traceability.

Research use notice

Reserved for qualified in-vitro laboratory research only. Not for human consumption, veterinary use, clinical, diagnostic, or therapeutic use. Purchasers must be 21 years of age or older and accept the Research Use Only Agreement before ordering.

What is GHK-Cu?

GHK-Cu is the copper(II) complex of glycyl-L-histidyl-L-lysine (GHK), a tripeptide first identified in human plasma in the 1970s. GHK's high affinity for copper ions and its decline with age in circulation — documented in the literature — made the complex a long-running subject of skin, remodeling, and gene-expression research.

Published studies examine GHK-Cu across cell-culture, tissue, and animal models, including work on extracellular-matrix organization and broad gene-expression modulation. It is supplied here as high-purity lyophilized material strictly for qualified research use.

Mechanism of Action — Research Overview

In research models, GHK acts as a copper-delivery and -modulation peptide: it binds Cu(II) with high affinity and is studied for how that complex influences copper-dependent enzymes, antioxidant-pathway markers, and matrix-metalloproteinase/TIMP balance in tissue models.

Gene-expression studies (notably the Broad Institute connectivity-map analyses discussed in the literature) report GHK-associated modulation of a wide panel of genes involved in tissue organization and stress response — a systems-level profile rather than single-target activity.

Research Applications

  • Copper-transport and metallopeptide chemistry research
  • Extracellular-matrix and remodeling-pathway studies
  • Skin and fibroblast research models
  • Gene-expression modulation studies
  • Antioxidant-pathway and stress-response research

GHK-Cu Specifications

Format Lyophilized powder in sealed 3 mL glass vial (50mg / 100mg)
CAS Number 49557-75-7
Chemical Formula C14H23CuN6O4 (complex)
Molecular Weight ≈ 402.9 g/mol
PubChem CID 71587328
Synonyms Copper tripeptide-1, Glycyl-L-histidyl-L-lysine copper(II) complex
Storage Store lyophilized at −20°C, sealed, protected from light and moisture. Refrigerate after reconstitution per standard laboratory protocol.

Laboratory Handling & Storage

Standard handling for lyophilized metallopeptides: sterile technique, PPE, protection from light and moisture, documented lot tracking.

Certificate of Analysis & Quality Assurance

Every batch of GHK-Cu is verified by independent third-party HPLC analysis (identity and purity) before it ships. The certificate of analysis for the current batch is linked on this page and can be reviewed here: view batch COA. Documentation of lot number, test date, and method accompanies each batch.

References

  1. The potential of GHK as an anti-aging peptide. Aging Pathobiol Ther. 2020. PMID: 35083444
  2. GHK Peptide as a Natural Modulator of Multiple Cellular Pathways in Skin Regeneration. Biomed Res Int. 2015. PMID: 26236730

Note: GHK-Cu is supplied strictly for laboratory research use only. It is not approved for human or veterinary use, and nothing on this page is medical advice or a health claim. All described findings reflect preclinical or published research contexts.

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