Peptide
GHK-Cu
Copper Peptide GHK-Cu
Research Use Only · Not for Human Consumption
GHK-Cu (Glycyl-L-histidyl-L-lysine copper complex) is a naturally occurring tripeptide that forms a stable complex with copper ions (Cu2+). It was first isolated from human plasma by Loren Pickart in 1973. GHK-Cu has been studied for its effects on fibroblast activity, collagen and glycosaminoglycan synthesis, angiogenesis, antioxidant defense, and wound healing. It also appears to modulate a broad range of genes in preclinical models.
Key Facts
- Type
- Tripeptide-copper complex
- Sequence
- Gly-His-Lys · Cu2+
- Naturally occurring
- Yes (human plasma, saliva, urine)
- Storage
- -20°C lyophilized
Research Applications
- Collagen synthesis and fibroblast research
- Wound healing models
- Antioxidant pathway studies
- Angiogenesis and tissue remodeling
- Gene expression modulation research
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