GHK-Cu 50mg
GHK-Cu (Copper Peptide) is a naturally occurring tripeptide-copper complex known in biochemistry for its ability to support tissue repair and modulate cellular signaling pathways.
Specifications
| Name | GHK-Cu (Copper Peptide) |
| Type | Research Peptide: Tripeptide-1 Copper Complex |
| Amino Acid Count | 3 |
| Purity | ± 99% (HPLC – COA available) |
| Molecular Weight | 403.9 g/mol |
| Analyses | HPLC, MS |
| Format | Lyophilized blue powder |
| Storage Conditions | 2-8°C (short term) or -20°C (long term) |
Confidential Lab Data - Specification Sheet
C14H22CuN6O4
Origins & Scientific Background
Discovered in 1973 by Dr. Loren Pickart, GHK-Cu was isolated after observing that liver tissue from older subjects performed significantly more actively when exposed to plasma proteins from younger subjects.
The peptide Gly-His-Lys (GHK) has a remarkably high affinity for copper, forming the stable GHK-Cu complex. This complex serves as an endogenous mechanism to safely transport copper ions to target tissues for cellular repair. Endogenous levels decline with age, dropping from ~200 ng/ml at age 20 to ~80 ng/ml by age 60.
Primary Research Applications
- Skin Biology: Stimulates collagen, elastin, and glycosaminoglycan synthesis (including hyaluronic acid) to maintain structural density.
- Follicle & Scalp Research: Studied for supporting microvascular circulation around hair follicles and modulating growth phase activity.
- DNA Repair & Wound Healing: Upregulates tissue regeneration pathways and regulates scar tissue remodeling by modulating collagen structures.