Sequence: Gly-His-Lys (copper-bound)
Purity: ≥99% by HPLC
Form: Reconstituted Solution
CAS Number: 89030-95-5
Add bacteriostatic or sterile water using standard aseptic technique.
Concentration = mass ÷ volume.
Store reconstituted solution 2-8°C, protected from light and use within the documented stability window.
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GHK-Cu is a naturally occurring copper-binding tripeptide first isolated from human plasma. Endogenous levels decline significantly with age, which has made it a long-standing subject of dermal and wound-healing research. It is studied for its interactions with copper-dependent enzymes and extracellular matrix remodeling pathways.
GHK-Cu is a small copper-binding peptide made from three amino acids: glycine, histidine, and lysine. The GHK peptide binds tightly to copper ions, forming the GHK-Cu complex. In research models, this complex can interact with cells and influence signalling involved in processes such as collagen and extracellular-matrix production, inflammation, antioxidant activity, and tissue remodelling. Researchers have also observed changes in the expression of multiple genes involved in cellular repair and tissue biology. The exact receptors and signalling pathways responsible for all of GHK-Cu’s reported effects are still being investigated.
GHK-Cu is studied in scientific research because it is a small peptide that can bind copper and influence several biological processes. Researchers are particularly interested in how the GHK-Cu complex affects cell signalling, collagen and other extracellular-matrix proteins, inflammation, antioxidant pathways, and tissue remodelling. Laboratory and preclinical studies have also investigated how GHK-Cu interacts with genes and cellular pathways involved in these processes. This makes GHK-Cu an interesting compound for studying copper biology, cellular signalling, and tissue-related processes.
Reference information for laboratory research solution preparation only. Not instructions for human use. This product is not a drug, food, supplement, or cosmetic and is not intended for human or animal consumption.
Add bacteriostatic or sterile water to the lyophilized vial using standard laboratory aseptic technique.
Concentration = total peptide mass ÷ diluent volume. Record on the vial label for traceability.
Store refrigerated at 2–8°C and use within the documented stability window for your research protocol.
The information above summarizes published research interest in this compound. It does not constitute a health claim and this product is sold strictly for laboratory research use.
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Store lyophilized vials at -20°C, away from light, until ready for reconstitution. Once reconstituted, store the solution refrigerated at 2–8°C per standard laboratory handling practice.
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