ReferenceRepair & recovery research
GHK-Cu
Copper peptide · copper tripeptide-1 · GHK copper · glycyl-histidyl-lysine copper
Copper-binding tripeptide studied in skin, matrix-remodeling and biomaterials research.
About GHK-Cu
GHK-Cu is a naturally occurring copper-binding tripeptide (glycyl-L-histidyl-L-lysine complexed with copper) studied extensively in dermatology, extracellular-matrix and biomaterials research. TagPep stocks GHK-Cu as a research-use-only reference material with third-party analytical documentation.
Mechanism studied in research
Delivers copper ions and modulates matrix-remodeling gene expression in dermal-research models — studied for effects on collagen, elastin and antioxidant pathways.
Areas of research investigation
- Dermatology and skin-matrix research
- Collagen and extracellular-matrix assays
- Biomaterials and wound-model research
- Copper-transport studies
Laboratory handling
Supplied lyophilized. Research handling reconstitutes with sterile or bacteriostatic water, refrigerates the working solution and protects it from light; the powder is kept frozen.
Comparisons
GHK-Cu research FAQ
Can I order GHK-Cu for research?
Yes. TagPep stocks a 100 mg GHK-Cu research vial with a batch-linked Certificate of Analysis, supplied for research use only.
What is the difference between GHK and GHK-Cu?
GHK is the bare tripeptide; GHK-Cu is the same tripeptide complexed with a copper(II) ion, which is the form studied in most matrix-remodeling research. See our GHK-Cu vs GHK reference page.
Research use only. GHK-Cu is supplied as a laboratory reference material for in-vitro and research applications. It is not a drug, supplement or medical product, and is not intended for human or veterinary use, consumption, or clinical application.