
Tripeptide-copper complex (Gly-His-Lys · Cu²⁺) occurring naturally in human plasma, urine and saliva. Extensively studied for its role in wound healing, collagen synthesis and skin regeneration. High purity (≥ 99.5%) for precise in-vitro analysis.
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Tripeptide-copper complex (Gly-His-Lys · Cu²⁺) occurring naturally in human plasma, urine and saliva. Extensively studied for its role in wound healing, collagen synthesis and skin regeneration. High purity (≥ 99.5%) for precise in-vitro analysis.
GHK-Cu is a tripeptide — glycyl-L-histidyl-L-lysine — bound to a copper ion. The sequence occurs naturally in human plasma, and the measured concentration declines with age, which largely explains the interest in the molecule within ageing research.
The copper binding is not incidental; it is the core of the molecule. Copper is a cofactor for enzymes involved in building collagen and elastin, and in the literature GHK functions mainly as a carrier that makes copper available to cells in a controlled way. Research focuses on tissue remodelling and on gene expression in skin cells.
GHK-Cu is used in cosmetic formulations and in that context is not a medicine. We supply it as research material for laboratory and formulation work — not as a finished cosmetic product and not for application to skin.
The peptide is copper-blue. That is the colour of the bound copper ion and a normal characteristic of the material, not a contaminant.
The areas below recur in the published literature on this peptide. They are directions of research, not applications — no statement is made about efficacy or suitability for any use.
GHK-Cu is only as useful as research material as the documentation that comes with it. This is what we record per batch:
Lyophilised and unopened, the peptide is kept cool, dry and dark. Brief exposure to room temperature in transit is normal for the powder, and is precisely why it ships in this form.
The literature generally uses bacteriostatic water for reconstitution. Once reconstituted the solution has a limited shelf life and belongs in refrigerated storage. Exact conditions vary by protocol; we prescribe none.
The publications below are the primary literature on this molecule. They are listed as a pointer to published research and are not a claim about this product.

GHK-Cu
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