GHK-Cu

Overview

GHK-Cu is a copper-binding tripeptide complex, sold here as a 50mg vial of lyophilized powder. It's the copper(II) complex of the naturally occurring tripeptide glycyl-L-histidyl-L-lysine, and is one of the more established copper peptides in the wound-healing and dermal research literature.

Chemical identifiers

Source: cross-referenced supplier and literature chemical data sheets citing CAS 89030-95-5 / 49557-75-7.

Molecular structure

Studied in the research literature for

General topic areas this compound appears in published preclinical/animal research — not a statement of confirmed outcomes, and not applicable to human use.

• Wound-healing and fibroblast collagen-synthesis studies
• Antioxidant enzyme expression studies
• Extracellular matrix (glycosaminoglycan/proteoglycan) regulation research
• Gene-expression modulation studies

Storage & handling

• Store lyophilized (powder) vials at -20°C, protected from light.
• Once reconstituted for laboratory use, keep refrigerated at 2–8°C.
• Avoid repeated freeze-thaw cycles, which can degrade peptide integrity.
• Handle in accordance with your institution's standard laboratory safety practices.

Related

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