GHK-Cu: A Copper Peptide Research Overview
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GHK-Cu is a copper-binding research peptide that appears widely in extracellular-matrix and skin-research models. This overview explains what it is, the pathways it's studied in, the formats available, and how it features in popular research blends.
What is GHK-Cu?
GHK-Cu (copper tripeptide-1) is a naturally occurring tripeptide — glycyl-L-histidyl-L-lysine — bound to a copper ion. The copper complex is central to the pathways it's studied in, which is why it's supplied as the “Cu” form.
Research pathways
- Extracellular-matrix and collagen research.
- Skin and wound-research models.
- Copper-transport and antioxidant research.
Formats & blends
GHK-Cu is offered in lyophilized and activated forms: GHK-Cu (100mg). It is also a key component of multi-peptide regeneration blends:
Learn how these blends compare in our peptide blends guide.
Handling, reconstitution & purity
Reconstitute lyophilized GHK-Cu with bacteriostatic water per our reconstitution guide. All material is ≥98% HPLC-verified, documented on the Quality & COA page. Explore related compounds in the Healing & Recovery collection.
Manufacturing & Quality
Alpha Biologix manufactures GHK-Cu under pharmaceutical-grade manufacturing standards. Each batch is verified to ≥98% HPLC purity and independently tested by third-party laboratories, with a Certificate of Analysis (COA) available per batch for full traceability.
All products and information are provided for laboratory and research use only. Not for human or veterinary use, diagnostic, or therapeutic application. No medical claims are made.