Class: Copper-binding tripeptide

Form: Lyophilized powder (Blue)

Purity: ≥ 99% (HPLC verified)

Storage (dry): Room temperature, away from light

Storage (reconstituted): Refrigerate 2–8°C

Solvent compatibility: Bacteriostatic Water or Sterile Water

GHK-Cu is a naturally occurring copper complex first identified in human plasma. It consists of the glycyl-L-histidyl-L-lysine tripeptide with a high affinity for copper (II) ions. In laboratory settings, it is primarily studied for its role in signal transduction, gene expression modulation, and its influence on extracellular matrix components.

Key Research Focus Areas

Extracellular Matrix (ECM) Synthesis: Investigation of collagen, elastin, and glycosaminoglycan production in dermal fibroblast models.

Dermal Repair Signaling: Analysis of its role in cellular migration and tissue remodeling during stress-response simulations.

Anti-Photoaging Mechanisms: Study of its impact on UV-induced oxidative stress and inflammatory markers in skin cells.

Hair Follicle Research: Evaluation of its influence on follicular cell proliferation and vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) expression.

DNA Integrity & Expression: Research into its ability to modulate the expression of genes involved in cellular antioxidant defense.

Format Options

100 mg or 50 mg lyophilized powder

Optional BAC solvent available separately

Important Notice

All products are sold for laboratory research use only. Not for human consumption, injection, or diagnostic use