/ WHAT YOU WILL RECEIVE
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PEPTIDE SEQUENCE · STRUCTURE NOTE
Gly-His-Lys + Cu²⁺
Tripeptide-copper complex, one of the most extensively studied skin-regeneration peptides.
⏱ HALF-LIFE · PHARMACOKINETIC PROFILE
Tripeptide-copper complex
Several hours (topical: persistent)
Plasma copper-bound clearance is rapid · topical persistence is much longer.
Healing Peptides · RESEARCH GRADE
GHK-Cu (Copper Peptide)
50mg · Lyophilized Vial
SELECT DOSAGE
Tripeptide-copper complex, 50mg vial for skin regeneration and anti-aging research.
UNIT PRICE
$36 USD
≈ CA$50
Reconstitution required
This compound requires bacteriostatic water for reconstitution. Don't forget to add a 10mL vial of BAC water to your order, available in Lab Supplies.
HOW LONG WILL IT LAST YOU?
Enter your research protocol and vial quantity — see exactly how many weeks your order covers.
Each 50mg vial lasts
7 weeks
Your 50mg vial lasts
7weeks
≈ 50 days · 50 doses per vial
FOR RESEARCH USE ONLY
Not for human consumption. Intended for laboratory and in-vitro research applications./ RESEARCH DOSSIER
Everything we know
about GHK-Cu.
Direct from the research literature. Every section is sourced from peer-reviewed peptide studies and clearly labelled when effects come from animal or cell-line models.
/ 01 · WHAT WE KNOW
The background.
GHK-Cu is a naturally occurring tripeptide (glycyl-L-histidyl-L-lysine) complexed with copper. It is one of the most researched peptides for skin regeneration, collagen production, and anti-aging.
/ 02 · WHAT IT DOES FOR YOU
What researchers study it for.
Researchers study GHK-Cu for improved skin elasticity, wrinkle reduction, faster wound healing, hair growth support, and anti-inflammatory effects.
RESEARCH HIGHLIGHTS · published animal & cell-model studies
- ▸Wound healing acceleration in dermatological research
- ▸Hair-follicle stimulation in alopecia research models
- ▸Skin-repair markers improved in topical and systemic research
- ▸Reduced inflammatory cytokines in injury models
Sourced from peer-reviewed research literature. Effects described are from animal & cell-line models unless otherwise noted. For research use only.
/ 03 · HOW IT WORKS
Mechanism of action.
Biological pathways identified in the research literature for GHK-Cu.
Modulates expression of >4000 human genes, primarily skin-repair, anti-inflammatory, and antioxidant pathways
Activates SOD (superoxide dismutase), antioxidant defense
Stimulates fibroblast proliferation and collagen synthesis
Anti-inflammatory via NF-κB pathway modulation
/ 04 · OVERVIEW & CLASSIFICATION
Classification.
Naturally occurring copper-binding tripeptide (Glycyl-L-Histidyl-L-Lysine) chelated with Cu²⁺.
TYPE
Copper-peptide complex (3 residues + Cu²⁺)
DERIVATION
Synthetic peptide complexed with copper(II) chloride or sulfate.
STRUCTURE
Gly-His-Lys with high-affinity Cu²⁺ binding via histidine imidazole and lysine α-amino.
/ 05 · PHARMACOLOGICAL PROFILE
Pharmacology.
HALF-LIFE
Short, minutes systemic; longer in tissue depots
ABSORPTION
Topical, subcutaneous, and intranasal routes researched
DISTRIBUTION
Concentrates at injury sites; copper component cleared via standard pathways
/ 06 · DOSAGE & RECONSTITUTION
Research dosing protocols.
/ 07 · PAIRS WELL WITH
Researched stacks.
Compounds explored alongside GHK-Cu in the published literature.
GHK-Cu + Retinoids / Vitamin C = enhanced skin remodeling
Copper peptides work synergistically with collagen-stimulating ingredients by upregulating matrix metalloproteinases and growth factors while protecting against oxidative damage.
/ 08 · SAFETY PROFILE
Safety notes.
- ▸Topical irritation occasionally reported at high concentrations
- ▸Avoid in copper-overload research conditions (Wilson's disease models)
- ▸Generally low-toxicity profile in research literature
Research use only · not for human consumption · always consult published literature before designing any research protocol.