GHK-Cu Copper Peptide (100mg)

GHK-Cu (Glycyl-L-histidyl-L-lysine copper complex) is a naturally occurring plasma tripeptide with a high affinity for copper(II) ions. Widely studied in cellular biology and regenerative medicine, GHK-Cu plays a central role in modulating collagen and elastin synthesis, promoting wound healing dynamics, and regulating extracellular matrix (ECM) remodeling. In laboratory settings, GHK-Cu is also investigated for its potent antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and gene-modulating properties, influencing over 4,000 human genes associated with tissue repair and cellular restoration. True Lab Peptides supplies GHK-Cu at an independently verified purity threshold of $\ge$99%, offering qualified research environments a reliable standard for experimental reproducibility.

Key Research Applications

• Dermal Peptide & ECM Research: Engineered to investigate collagen types I and III synthesis, elastin production, and dermal fibroblast activity.

• Tissue Repair & Wound Healing Assays: Ideal for studying cell migration, angiogenesis acceleration, and localized tissue regeneration kinetics.

• Gene Expression & Antioxidant Pathways: Utilized to evaluate epigenetic gene modulation, anti-inflammatory cytokine suppression, and SOD (superoxide dismutase) activation.

• Analytical Characterization: Serves as a high-grade reference standard for High-Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC) and quantitative mass spectrometry workflows.

Technical Specifications

• Compound Name: GHK-Cu (Copper Tripeptide-1)

• Amino Acid Sequence: Gly-His-Lys (complexed with $\text{Cu}^{2+}$)

• CAS Number: 49557-75-7 / 89030-95-5

• Molecular Formula: $\text{C}_{14}\text{H}_{22}\text{CuN}_6\text{O}_4$

• Molecular Weight: 401.91 g/mol

• Purity Grade: $\ge$99% (COA-Verified)

• Physical Form: Lyophilized Blue Powder

• Category Focus: Dermal Peptide & Tissue Response Research

Quality Assurance & Laboratory Protocols

Every batch of GHK-Cu undergoes rigorous third-party analytical validation—including High-Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC) and Mass Spectrometry (MS)—to confirm exact identity, copper complexing stability, and purity standards. Batch-specific Certificates of Analysis (COA) and Safety Data Sheets (SDS) are accessible to support full institutional research compliance.

Storage Instructions: Store unopened lyophilized vials in a dry, dark environment at $-20^\circ\text{C}$. Following initial reconstitution for laboratory workflows, maintain under refrigeration at $2^\circ\text{C}$ to $8^\circ\text{C}$. Refer to the product Safety Data Sheet (SDS) for complete chemical handling instructions.

Research Disclaimer: This product is strictly supplied for in vitro, analytical, and laboratory research purposes only. It is not intended for human or veterinary use, consumption, administration, injection, diagnostic procedures, or therapeutic applications.