GHK-Cu
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Overview+
GHK-Cu is a copper-binding tripeptide that occurs naturally in plasma. It is studied for its influence on collagen synthesis and extracellular-matrix signaling, and it draws particular interest in skin, wound-repair, and dermal research. The copper it carries is central to much of its reported activity, tying it to both remodeling and antioxidant pathways.
History+
The GHK tripeptide was first isolated from human plasma and shown to have a strong affinity for copper(II). Its plasma concentration declines with age, which helped motivate interest in its remodeling role. Pickart and colleagues characterized its behavior in fibroblast and tissue-remodeling models, establishing the body of work that later research on skin and connective tissue built on.
Structure & specifications+
Research findings+
GHK-Cu has been studied in dermal and connective-tissue models for fibroblast proliferation, collagen and glycosaminoglycan synthesis, antioxidant signaling, and copper-transport-related activity. The copper-binding role links its remodeling activity to redox and gene-expression effects, which is why it turns up across both structural and antioxidant research. As a naturally occurring molecule with a well-characterized affinity for copper, it serves as a reference tool for studying matrix synthesis and dermal remodeling in the laboratory.
- →Structural: Collagen, glycosaminoglycan, matrix synthesis
- →Vascular: Angiogenic signaling
- →Systemic: Copper transport, gene-expression modulation
Shipping, storage & handling+
Same-day dispatch before 2:00 PM CST, Monday through Saturday. Store lyophilized vials at −20°C, protected from light; reconstituted solutions at 2–8°C. Discreet, temperature-safe packaging. Guaranteed delivery with free reshipment.
References+
- Pickart L. (2008). The human tripeptide GHK and tissue remodeling.
- Pickart L. & Margolina A. (2018). GHK-Cu in skin and tissue regeneration.
- Maquart FX. et al. (1993). Matrix synthesis stimulated by GHK-Cu.
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