GHK-CU
Copper Tripeptide-1
- Form
- Lyophilized powder
- Storage
- -20°C (lyophilized)
- Origin
- USA lab
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GHK-CU is a synthetic copper-tripeptide reference material used in laboratory investigations of collagen-synthesis signaling and dermatologic and cosmetic-science research.
- Collagen-synthesis signaling research
- Dermatologic and cosmetic-science models
- In-vitro tissue-remodeling studies
SKU: AP-GHKCU-50MG
3 vial minimum per order — mix any products
Research Use Only
All products are intended solely for laboratory research and are not for human or animal consumption. By purchasing, the buyer agrees to use these products in compliance with all applicable laws.
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The science behind GHK-CU
A structured overview of the published literature surrounding GHK-Cu as a copper-tripeptide research compound.
GHK-Cu is a naturally occurring copper-binding tripeptide (glycine-histidine-lysine) complexed with copper(II). First isolated from human plasma, it is one of the most extensively studied copper peptides in the skin-science and tissue-remodeling literature.
In the research setting GHK-Cu is used as a reference material for collagen-synthesis signaling and dermatologic in-vitro models.
The material supplied here is a laboratory reference standard, and the summaries below describe only findings reported in published research.
GHK was first identified in human plasma and later characterized as a copper-binding peptide whose levels decline with age. This observation drove a large body of research into its copper-delivery and signaling roles.
The literature is predominantly in-vitro and dermatologic, examining fibroblast activity, collagen synthesis, and tissue-remodeling gene expression. Controlled human efficacy trials for specific claims have not been completed.
The central mechanism studied is copper-ion delivery and modulation of extracellular-matrix gene expression, with reported effects on collagen and glycosaminoglycan synthesis in fibroblast models.
Gene-expression studies have reported broad modulation of remodeling- and repair-associated transcripts in cellular systems, framed as exploratory laboratory observations.
Collagen-synthesis models
Referenced in fibroblast studies of extracellular-matrix production.
Skin-science research
Examined in dermatologic in-vitro models of tissue remodeling.
Copper-peptide chemistry
Studied for metal-ion binding and copper delivery in laboratory systems.
Gene-expression profiling
Explored in transcriptomic models of repair-associated genes.
Wound-model research
Referenced in preclinical tissue-response systems.
What is GHK-Cu?
A naturally occurring copper-binding tripeptide (Gly-His-Lys) supplied as a laboratory reference material for collagen and skin-science research.
What kind of research references GHK-Cu?
In-vitro dermatologic and matrix-biology models examining collagen synthesis and gene expression.
Is GHK-Cu approved for human or veterinary use?
No. GHK-Cu is not approved by the FDA or any regulatory authority for human or animal use. It is sold exclusively for in-vitro and laboratory research and is not for consumption.
How is the reference material characterized?
Each released lot is supplied as a lyophilized powder with a lot-specific certificate of analysis reporting HPLC purity of ≥ 99%. The certificate is tied to the specific released lot.
How should the compound be stored?
Lyophilized material is typically stored at 2–8°C, protected from light and moisture. Handling should follow standard laboratory practice for peptide reference materials. We do not provide reconstitution, dosing, or administration guidance.
- Pickart L, Margolina A. Regenerative and protective actions of the GHK-Cu peptide. Int J Mol Sci (2018).
- Pickart L, et al. GHK peptide as a natural modulator of multiple cellular pathways. Biomed Res Int (2015).
Links open a curated peer-reviewed search on PubMed. Allpointe Bio Research is not affiliated with the cited authors or publishers.
Research-Use Statement
The information above is provided for educational and scientific-reference purposes only and summarizes findings reported in the published preclinical and in-vitro literature. It is not medical advice and does not describe outcomes, benefits, or applications for humans or animals. GHK-CU is supplied strictly as a laboratory reference material for in-vitro and research use only — it is not a drug or supplement, is not approved for human or veterinary use, and is not for consumption. Allpointe Bio Research does not provide clinical, dosing, reconstitution, or administration guidance.