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GHK-Cu
99%+ identity purity
Aesthetics / Beauty

GHK-Cu

50mgAesthetics / Beauty

GHK-Cu (Copper Peptide) is a naturally occurring plasma tripeptide studied for its potential roles in skin remodeling and wound healing in preclinical research. For research use only.

DosageSKU GHK-CU-50MG
50mg
Price
$50.00
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Compound information

Technical specifications
Molecular profile

What is GHK-Cu?

TypeCopper Peptide Complex
Molecular formulaC₁₄H₂₄CuN₆O₄
Molecular weight403.9
CAS number49557-75-7
Amino acids3
Storage requirements

Stability information

Avoid freeze/thaw cyclesProtect from lightKeep refrigerated
Lyophilized (powder)
−20°C · 24+ months
Reconstituted
2–8°C · ~30 days

Research highlights

Active areas of study

Collagen synthesis

Research on the copper tripeptide's stimulation of collagen and extracellular matrix proteins.

Copper transport

Studies examining copper-binding and cellular copper uptake mechanisms.

Tissue remodeling

Investigating matrix metalloproteinase modulation and skin-repair pathways.

Gene expression profiling

Mechanistic work on GHK-Cu's broad gene-expression effects.

Sources & references

Peer-reviewed research
Journal of Biomaterials Science, Polymer Edition

The human tri-peptide GHK and tissue remodeling

2008 · Pickart L
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BioMed Research International

GHK peptide as a natural modulator of multiple cellular pathways in skin regeneration

2015 · Pickart L et al.
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International Journal of Molecular Sciences

Regenerative and protective actions of the GHK-Cu peptide in the light of the new gene data

2018 · Pickart L & Margolina A
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Journal of Investigative Dermatology

Expression of glycosaminoglycans and small proteoglycans in wounds: modulation by the tripeptide-copper complex glycyl-L-histidyl-L-lysine-Cu2+

2000 · Siméon A et al.
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Important research notice

Not for human consumption. This product is sold exclusively for research and educational purposes. It is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

All clinical trial data and research findings presented on this page are sourced from peer-reviewed journals and official publications. They are provided for educational reference only and should not be interpreted as medical advice or product claims.

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