GHK-Cu

Description

GHK-Cu (copper tripeptide-1, glycyl-L-histidyl-L-lysine:copper) is a naturally occurring copper-binding tripeptide, supplied as a lyophilized powder for in-vitro research. It is studied in laboratory models of skin remodeling, collagen synthesis, and wound-repair signaling. Sold strictly for research use, not for human or veterinary use.

Storage & handling

Store lyophilized vials at -20 °C, protected from light and moisture. Keep sealed until use and avoid repeated freeze–thaw cycles. Handle per your laboratory's standard operating procedures.

Research applications

• Collagen-synthesis and skin-remodeling research
• Wound-repair signaling studies (in-vitro)
• Antioxidant / metal-binding assays

Sold strictly for in-vitro laboratory research. Not for human or veterinary use, diagnosis, treatment, or consumption.

Research status

Where the published evidence stands for each active compound, with the primary source. Regulatory standing is listed for context only. Nothing sold here is approved for human use.

• GHK-CuTopical / cosmetic

  Studied since the 1970s as a topical agent for skin remodeling and extracellular-matrix synthesis, and widely used as a cosmetic ingredient. Systemic administration has not been established in controlled human trials.

  PMC8789089 · GHK as an anti-aging peptide ↗