peptide · also known as copper peptide
GHK-Cu
The copper tripeptide Gly-His-Lys, a widely used dermal and tissue-remodelling research compound.
GHK-Cu · 100 mg · Lyophilised vial
peptide · also known as copper peptide
GHK-Cu
The copper tripeptide Gly-His-Lys, a widely used dermal and tissue-remodelling research compound.
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What it is
GHK-Cu is a naturally occurring tripeptide with a high affinity for copper(II) ions. Found in human plasma, saliva and urine, its concentration declines with age. It is one of the best-documented peptides in skin and wound biology.
Where it has been studied
- Collagen and glycosaminoglycan synthesis in fibroblast cultures
- Wound-healing and remodelling models
- Gene-expression profiling studies
Selected literature
- GHK Peptide as a Natural Modulator of Multiple Cellular Pathways in Skin RegenerationPickart L et al. · Biomed Res Int, 2015 · PMID 26236730
- The potential of GHK as an anti-aging peptideDou Y et al. · Aging Pathobiol Ther, 2020 · PMID 35083444
- GHK-Cu as a Bioactive Metallopeptide and Drug-Delivery Cargo: Coordination Chemistry, Formulation Science, Therapeutic Evidence, and a Translational RoadmapMateescu DM et al. · Pharmaceutics, 2026 · PMID 42797253
PubMed records selected for relevance to the compound. They describe published research, not outcomes or uses.
Specifications
| Compound | GHK-Cu (copper peptide) |
|---|---|
| Type | Peptide |
| Selected presentation | 100 mg · Lyophilised vial |
| Form | Lyophilised powder in a sealed glass vial |
| Fill volume and concentration | Not applicable (lyophilised) |
| Label | CELVIVE wordmark, compound name, amount, "Purity: >99%", "For research use only" |
| Storage | -20 °C for long-term storage; 2 to 8 °C for under three months; away from light |
| Certificate of analysis | Not yet published online. Request for a batch |
| Research areas | Recovery & tissue research, Longevity & mitochondrial, Skin & cosmetic research |
| All presentations | 100 mg lyophilised vial · € 55.00 100 mg QuickPen · € 70.00 |
Handling
- Lyophilised peptides tolerate room temperature for several weeks in transit. Move to cold storage on receipt.
- Reconstituted vials are typically used within three to four weeks at 2 to 8 °C; stability varies by compound.
- Opened or unsealed vials cannot be returned. Transit damage must be documented within 24 hours.
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