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Description

GHK-Cu (Copper Peptide)

A three-amino-acid molecule with an outsized research footprint. GHK-Cu, glycyl-L-histidyl-L-lysine bound to copper(II), was first isolated from human plasma albumin in 1973 and occurs naturally in plasma, saliva, and wound fluid. What’s drawn sustained research interest is the pattern around it: levels decline sharply with age, and that decline tracks with reduced tissue repair capacity, making GHK-Cu one of the most studied peptides in regenerative research (Pickart & Margolina, 2018).

How it operates

GHK-Cu’s role centres on recruitment and stimulation. It draws immune and repair cells toward damaged tissue, then activates fibroblasts, the cells responsible for building connective tissue, to lay down collagen, elastin, and the structural proteins that form healthy tissue scaffolding (Maquart et al., 1988). At the same time, it manages the other side of the equation: regulating the enzymes that break down old or damaged tissue while activating the inhibitors that keep that breakdown in check, so remodelling stays balanced rather than running unchecked (Pickart & Margolina, 2018). The copper ion itself isn’t incidental, it activates enzymes tied to antioxidant defence, new blood vessel formation, and connective tissue integrity (Errante et al., 2020).

What the research shows

  • Potency at minute concentrations: cultured fibroblast studies found collagen synthesis rose measurably at GHK-Cu concentrations as low as 10⁻¹² mol/L, peaking around 10⁻⁹ mol/L, a level of activity at vanishingly small doses that’s unusual even among peptides (Maquart et al., 1988)
  • Breadth of gene expression effects: rather than acting on a single pathway, GHK-Cu has documented effects across wound-healing genes, antioxidant response, anti-inflammatory signalling, and DNA repair processes (Pickart & Margolina, 2018)
  • Wound model outcomes: in diabetic and ischemic wound models, animals treated with GHK-Cu healed faster, with lower inflammatory markers and greater collagen deposition than untreated controls (Gorski et al., 2020)

For research use only. Not intended for use in humans or animals.

References

Errante, F., Ledwoń, P., Latajka, R., Rovero, P., & Papini, A. M. (2020). https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC4508379/
Gorski, J., Prokopowicz, M., & Mielniczuk, M. (2020). https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC6073405/
Maquart, F. X., Pickart, L., Laurent, M., Gillery, P., Monboisse, J. C., & Borel, J. P. (1988). https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/3169264/
Pickart, L., & Margolina, A. (2018). https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC3359723/

Additional information

Size

50mg/vial, 100mg/vial
What is a peptide, exactly?

Peptides are short chains of amino acids, smaller than proteins, that function as signalling molecules within biological systems. They're involved in processes such as tissue repair, immune activity, and communication between cells.

What role do peptides play in research?

Peptides are studied for how selectively they bind to receptors and influence specific cellular pathways. That precision makes them a valuable tool in laboratory settings for investigating how biological systems function at a molecular level.

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As a research product, this item isn't eligible for standard returns. If it arrives damaged or you received the wrong item, reach out within 48 hours and we'll get it resolved.

How is purity confirmed for this product?

Every batch is independently tested in a laboratory before listing, confirming it meets research-grade purity standards. A Certificate of Analysis is available for this product.

GHK-Cu (Copper Peptide)

A three-amino-acid molecule with an outsized research footprint. GHK-Cu, glycyl-L-histidyl-L-lysine bound to copper(II), was first isolated from human plasma albumin in 1973 and occurs naturally in plasma, saliva, and wound fluid. What’s drawn sustained research interest is the pattern around it: levels decline sharply with age, and that decline tracks with reduced tissue repair capacity, making GHK-Cu one of the most studied peptides in regenerative research (Pickart & Margolina, 2018).

How it operates

GHK-Cu’s role centres on recruitment and stimulation. It draws immune and repair cells toward damaged tissue, then activates fibroblasts, the cells responsible for building connective tissue, to lay down collagen, elastin, and the structural proteins that form healthy tissue scaffolding (Maquart et al., 1988). At the same time, it manages the other side of the equation: regulating the enzymes that break down old or damaged tissue while activating the inhibitors that keep that breakdown in check, so remodelling stays balanced rather than running unchecked (Pickart & Margolina, 2018). The copper ion itself isn’t incidental, it activates enzymes tied to antioxidant defence, new blood vessel formation, and connective tissue integrity (Errante et al., 2020).

What the research shows

  • Potency at minute concentrations: cultured fibroblast studies found collagen synthesis rose measurably at GHK-Cu concentrations as low as 10⁻¹² mol/L, peaking around 10⁻⁹ mol/L, a level of activity at vanishingly small doses that’s unusual even among peptides (Maquart et al., 1988)
  • Breadth of gene expression effects: rather than acting on a single pathway, GHK-Cu has documented effects across wound-healing genes, antioxidant response, anti-inflammatory signalling, and DNA repair processes (Pickart & Margolina, 2018)
  • Wound model outcomes: in diabetic and ischemic wound models, animals treated with GHK-Cu healed faster, with lower inflammatory markers and greater collagen deposition than untreated controls (Gorski et al., 2020)

For research use only. Not intended for use in humans or animals.

References

Errante, F., Ledwoń, P., Latajka, R., Rovero, P., & Papini, A. M. (2020). https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC4508379/
Gorski, J., Prokopowicz, M., & Mielniczuk, M. (2020). https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC6073405/
Maquart, F. X., Pickart, L., Laurent, M., Gillery, P., Monboisse, J. C., & Borel, J. P. (1988). https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/3169264/
Pickart, L., & Margolina, A. (2018). https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC3359723/

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