GHK-CU

GHK-Cu

Glycyl-L-Histidyl-L-Lysine Copper Complex

GHK-Cu is a copper-binding tripeptide complex for controlled laboratory research. Researchers study GHK-Cu in models involving tissue remodeling, extracellular matrix signaling, skin-cell biology, and copper-dependent pathways.

The GHK portion means glycyl-L-histidyl-L-lysine. This peptide occurs naturally in human plasma. In addition, scientists often examine it as the copper complex GHK-Cu.

Research literature discusses GHK-Cu in relation to skin biology, collagen-related signaling, antioxidant-response pathways, and inflammatory-response models. For example, studies also examine its role in gene-expression activity, extracellular matrix regulation, and tissue-repair models.

However, findings can vary by model, peptide concentration, testing conditions, and analytical method. Therefore, researchers should review each result within the limits of the specific laboratory design.

Research Applications

Laboratories study models involving skin-cell biology, tissue remodeling, extracellular matrix activity, collagen-related pathways, and oxidative-stress response.

Additionally, this peptide may support research into inflammatory signaling, glycosaminoglycan-related pathways, copper-peptide activity, and hair-follicle biology.

As a result, GHK-Cu remains a useful research compound for controlled skin-cell, copper-peptide, and tissue-remodeling studies.

Product Information for GHK-Cu

Appearance: Blue lyophilized powder

Purity: ≥98% by HPLC, when batch-specific documentation confirms it

Molecular Formula: C₁₄H₂₄N₆O₄Cu

Common Name: GHK-Cu

Full Name: Glycyl-L-Histidyl-L-Lysine Copper Complex

Peptide Type: Copper-binding tripeptide research compound

Recommended Storage: Keep sealed at -20°C. In addition, protect from light and moisture unless the batch-specific Certificate of Analysis states otherwise.

Use: Laboratory research use only.

Quality Documentation

Analytical documentation may include HPLC purity testing, identity confirmation, batch number, testing date, and a Certificate of Analysis.

When available, added testing may include mass spectrometry identity confirmation, endotoxin testing, sterility testing, or heavy metal screening.

To confirm tested purity, molecular identity, peptide content, and finished-product quality, researchers should review the batch-specific documentation.

Important Notice

Use this product for laboratory research only. Do not use this material for human or veterinary applications.

Additionally, this material does not qualify as a drug, medication, cosmetic product, food, supplement, or therapeutic product. It also does not diagnose, treat, cure, prevent, or manage any disease or medical condition.