AX Peptides GHK-Cu 100mg

Product Overview

GHK-Cu (Glycyl-L-Histidyl-L-Lysine Copper) is a naturally occurring human plasma tripeptide that binds copper(II) ions with high affinity. It was first isolated by Dr Loren Pickart in 1973. GHK-Cu is one of the most extensively studied peptide-metal complexes in regenerative biology, with demonstrated activity across tissue repair, anti-inflammatory, and epigenetic regulation pathways.

Specifications

• •Purity: ≥98% (verified by HPLC & Mass Spectrometry)
• •Amino Acid Sequence: Gly-His-Lys (copper chelate)
• •Molecular Formula: C₁₄H₂₃CuN₆O₄²⁺
• •Molecular Weight: 403.9 g/mol (free tripeptide: 340.38 g/mol)
• •Form: Sterile lyophilised blue-tinted powder
• •CAS: 89030-95-5

Research Applications

GHK-Cu has been investigated across a broad range of biological research contexts:

• •Wound healing: Fibroblast proliferation, collagen and glycosaminoglycan synthesis
• •Anti-ageing & skin biology: Extracellular matrix remodelling, MMP regulation
• •Anti-inflammatory: TNF-α, IL-6, and TGF-β modulation
• •Hair follicle biology: Hair growth stimulation and follicle enlargement models
• •Epigenetic regulation: Over 4,000 genes modulated including tumour suppressor genes
• •Neuroprotection: Nerve growth factor (NGF) upregulation

Storage & Handling

Reconstitute using bacteriostatic water under aseptic laboratory conditions. Store lyophilised powder at -20°C for long-term stability. Protect from direct light. For in vitro and preclinical research use only.