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GHK-Cu
Also known as Copper Tripeptide-1 · Gly-His-Lys Copper
Copper tripeptide — A copper-binding tripeptide (Gly-His-Lys) complexed with Cu²⁺. Investigated in fibroblast, dermal-matrix and collagen research models.
Purity specification: 99%+Lyophilized powder
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Specifications
| CAS number | 89030-95-5 |
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| Molecular formula | C14H22CuN6O4 |
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| Molecular weight | 403.93 g/mol |
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| Form | Lyophilized powder |
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Documentation
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Research context
Sources and references
What is GHK-Cu studied for?
GHK is a naturally occurring tripeptide that binds copper. The cited literature discusses cellular signaling, skin-model, and tissue-remodeling research; it does not verify the composition of a commercial vial or support human-use directions.
Literature review
Pickart L, Vasquez-Soltero JM, Margolina A. BioMed Research International (2015).
Summarizes cellular pathways associated with GHK in skin-related research models.
PMID 26236730 · DOI 10.1155/2015/648108
Cell-culture study
Choi HR, Kang YA, Ryoo SJ, et al. Journal of Peptide Science (2012).
Examines copper-free GHK in a skin cell model and should not be generalized to GHK-Cu product performance.
PMID 23019153 · DOI 10.1002/psc.2455
Editorially curated and source-verified; not independently peer-reviewed by Astral. Last source check: 2026-07-21. How sources are selected.
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