GHK-Cu

GHK-Cu (Lyophilized) is a copper-binding tripeptide with a strong affinity for copper ions, supplied here in a 50mg quantity for laboratory research use only. Research has explored the interaction of GHK-Cu with cellular-signaling and extracellular-matrix pathways, including collagen and elastin-precursor signaling, and its antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. This compound is intended for research use only, and its applications outside of laboratory settings have not been established. For additional information, click here.

GHK-Cu is a naturally occurring, copper-binding tripeptide supplied by Advanced Peptide Institute in a 50mg lyophilized vial for laboratory research use only. Each batch is manufactured to 99% purity and third-party tested by independent laboratories, with a Certificate of Analysis available confirming identity and purity for every lot.

What is GHK-Cu?

GHK-Cu, also known as Glycyl-L-Histidyl-L-Lysine copper complex, is a copper-binding tripeptide that occurs naturally in the body and has been studied extensively in published laboratory literature since the late 1970s. Structurally, it belongs to the class of small copper-peptide complexes, in which the tripeptide backbone forms a stable coordination bond with a copper ion. Researchers examine GHK-Cu in the context of cellular-signaling and extracellular-matrix pathways, including its interaction with structural matrix components such as collagen and elastin precursors at the cellular level. Advanced Peptide Institute supplies this 50mg vial in lyophilized (freeze-dried) powder form, which offers researchers a stable, long-shelf-life format for reconstitution in laboratory settings prior to use in in vitro or in vivo research protocols.

Research Applications

Laboratory research on GHK-Cu spans several areas of study. Researchers studying extracellular-matrix signaling use GHK-Cu as a tool compound to examine how copper-peptide complexes interact with matrix components in cell-culture and tissue models. Published research has explored GHK-Cu’s interaction with cellular-signaling pathways involved in tissue-repair processes, often within in vitro fibroblast and keratinocyte culture systems. Other laboratory investigations examine GHK-Cu in the context of copper homeostasis and copper-transport biology, given its natural role as a copper-binding ligand in the body. GHK-Cu is also a common reference compound in assay-development work, where researchers use it to calibrate extracellular-matrix and cell-signaling readouts. All of these applications are strictly within controlled laboratory and research settings; Advanced Peptide Institute’s GHK-Cu is intended solely for qualified researchers and laboratories, not for use in humans or animals outside of an approved research protocol.

Purity & Third-Party Testing

Every batch of Advanced Peptide Institute GHK-Cu – 50mg is manufactured to a minimum of 99% purity. Identity and purity are independently verified through high-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC) and mass spectrometry testing performed by third-party laboratories. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) documenting these results is available for every batch at advancedpeptideinstitute.com/certificate-of-analysis/, allowing researchers to confirm compound identity, purity, and quality before use in any laboratory protocol.

Storage & Handling

Store lyophilized GHK-Cu – 50mg at −20°C for long-term stability prior to reconstitution. Once reconstituted, refrigerate at 2–8°C and use within 4–6 weeks for optimal compound stability. Keep the vial sealed, protected from light, and out of reach of unauthorized personnel in the laboratory.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is GHK-Cu?

GHK-Cu is a copper-binding tripeptide studied in laboratory research for its interaction with cellular-signaling and extracellular-matrix pathways.

What purity is Advanced Peptide Institute GHK-Cu?

Advanced Peptide Institute GHK-Cu is supplied at 99% purity, verified by independent third-party HPLC testing and mass spectrometry. A Certificate of Analysis is available for every batch at https://advancedpeptideinstitute.com/certificate-of-analysis/.

How should GHK-Cu be stored?

Store lyophilised compound at −20°C for long-term stability. Refrigerate at 2–8°C after reconstitution and use within 4–6 weeks.

Published laboratory research on GHK-Cu (Glycyl-L-Histidyl-L-Lysine copper) is indexed on PubMed.

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For research use only. Not for human consumption. Not evaluated by the FDA. Not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.