GHK-Cu is the copper(II)-bound form of glycyl-L-histidyl-L-lysine, a tripeptide first isolated from human plasma. The peptide binds copper with high affinity, and the resulting complex is among the most extensively characterised compounds in extracellular matrix and skin biology research.
Research Applications
Research applications include collagen and glycosaminoglycan synthesis assays, dermal fibroblast culture models, extracellular matrix remodelling studies, copper transport and chelation research, and wound-model and antioxidant gene expression studies conducted in vitro.
Product Specifications
- Quantity: 100mg per vial
- Form: Lyophilized powder
- Purity: ≥99% (HPLC verified)
- Sequence: Gly-His-Lys, copper(II) complex
- Molecular weight: ≈401.9 Da
- Storage: Store at -20°C. Reconstituted solution stable at 2-8°C for up to 14 days.
- CAS Number: 89030-95-5
Note: CAS 89030-95-5 denotes the copper-bound complex. The copper-free GHK tripeptide is a separate substance (CAS 49557-75-7) and is sometimes listed under the same trade name.
⚠️ For laboratory and research use only. Not intended for human or veterinary use.
