GHK-Cu is a copper-binding tripeptide (the sequence glycyl-histidyl-lysine bound to a copper ion). It is studied in skin, tissue-repair, and longevity research and is sold for laboratory and research use only.

How is GHK-Cu reconstituted and stored?

GHK-Cu ships as a lyophilized powder and is reconstituted with bacteriostatic water, with the water volume setting the mg/mL concentration. Reconstituted vials are refrigerated, protected from light, and, as a general research guideline, used within about 28 days.

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GHK-Cu: research overview

Q: What is GHK-Cu studied for?

In preclinical research GHK-Cu has been investigated for its role in skin remodeling, wound-repair signaling, and gene-expression pathways. These are laboratory findings only and do not establish human use.

GHK-Cu is a copper-binding tripeptide - the short sequence glycyl-histidyl-lysine bound to a copper ion. It occurs naturally in the body and is one of the most studied compounds in the skin, repair, and longevity research categories.

Research use only. GHK-Cu is an investigational research compound, not an approved product. This page is educational reference for laboratory research and is not medical advice or human-use guidance. All products are sold strictly for research use and are not for human consumption.

What is GHK-Cu?

GHK-Cu is a tripeptide (three amino acids: glycine, histidine, and lysine) that binds a copper ion, which is what the "Cu" refers to. It is found naturally in plasma and other tissues, and its levels are observed to decline with age - a detail that helps explain its place in longevity research.

What research has explored

In preclinical (laboratory) research, GHK-Cu has been investigated for its role in skin remodeling, wound-repair signaling, and broad effects on gene expression. These are research findings, not established human outcomes; GHK-Cu is not approved for human use and is studied as a research material only.

Where it appears in blends

GHK-Cu is sometimes included in multi-peptide recovery blends alongside compounds like BPC-157 and TB-500. You will find it on its own and referenced in blends in the research peptide catalog.

Forms & handling in the lab

GHK-Cu ships as a lyophilized (freeze-dried) powder with its characteristic blue color from the copper, commonly in 50 mg or 100 mg research vials. Before use it is reconstituted with bacteriostatic water; the water volume you add sets the concentration in mg/mL. It is particularly light-sensitive, so protect it from light.

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Storage & stability

Lyophilized powder - most stable form; keep frozen or refrigerated and protected from light until reconstituted.
Reconstituted solution - refrigerate at roughly 2-8 °C, protect from light, and as a general research guideline use within about 28 days.
Avoid repeated freeze-thaw cycles, heat, and light exposure, which can degrade the peptide.

Frequently asked questions

What is GHK-Cu?

A copper-binding tripeptide (glycyl-histidyl-lysine plus copper) studied in skin, repair, and longevity research. Sold for laboratory and research use only.

What is GHK-Cu studied for?

In preclinical research it has been investigated for skin remodeling, wound-repair signaling, and gene-expression effects. These are laboratory findings only and do not establish human use.

How is GHK-Cu reconstituted?

With bacteriostatic water; the water volume sets the mg/mL concentration. Protect it from light. Our calculator and reconstitution guide cover the math.

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