GHK-Cu
Research Compound
Purity
99%+
Dosage
100mg
Stock
In Stock
$54.99
Copper peptide complex
Research Compound
GHK-Cu
$54.99
Research Overview
GHK-Cu— Mechanism, Applications & Literature Summary →
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Overview
GHK-Cu is a naturally occurring copper-binding tripeptide (glycyl-histidyl-lysine bound to copper) first isolated from human plasma, where its concentration is known to decline with age. It has since become a frequently studied compound in skin biology and wound-healing research, largely due to its observed role in modulating collagen and elastin production, as well as antioxidant and anti-inflammatory activity in cell-culture models.
Genesis Genetics supplies GHK-Cu exclusively for laboratory and research applications. It is not sold, marketed, or intended for human or veterinary use.
Research Context
GHK-Cu research spans dermatological and connective-tissue contexts — extracellular matrix remodeling, fibroblast activity, and gene-expression studies examining how copper-peptide complexes influence tissue repair signaling. It is studied alongside other Regeneration-category compounds such as TB-500, and is one of the few compounds in our catalog with a substantial body of published in-vitro and dermal-research literature dating back several decades.
Purity & Analytical Testing
Every GHK-Cu lot is verified by HPLC for identity and purity before release, documented on the included lot-specific Certificate of Analysis.
For more on how this testing fits into our broader release process, see Quality Control. For what the Certificate of Analysis itself contains, see Certificate of Analysis.
Storage & Handling
Lyophilized GHK-Cu should be stored refrigerated or frozen and protected from light prior to reconstitution; once reconstituted, keep refrigerated and use within a limited stability window.
For a full walkthrough of reconstitution technique and stability windows, see our research article on Peptide Storage 101. Bacteriostatic water for reconstitution is available on our Bac Water product page, and shipping/cold-chain handling for temperature sensitive orders is covered on our Shipping & Cold Chain page.
Related Compounds
GHK-Cu is frequently researched alongside compounds studied for adjacent or complementary research contexts, including BPC-157, Bac Water, KPV, and TB-500. See the curated "Recommended With" section above for the full set.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is GHK-Cu?+
GHK-Cu is a naturally occurring copper-binding tripeptide studied in skin biology and wound-healing research for its observed role in collagen and elastin regulation.
Why is copper part of the molecule?+
GHK naturally binds copper with high affinity; the copper-bound complex (GHK-Cu) is the form most commonly used in published research, rather than the unbound peptide.
What purity standard does this GHK-Cu meet?+
Each lot is independently tested via HPLC and released only above a 99% purity threshold, documented on the included Certificate of Analysis.
Is GHK-Cu approved for human or veterinary use?+
No. GHK-Cu is sold strictly for laboratory and research use and is not approved or intended for human or veterinary administration.