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Skin, Pigmentation & Longevity Research

GHK-Cu Research Peptide

GHK-Cu is the copper(II) complex of the naturally occurring tripeptide Gly-His-Lys, studied in extracellular-matrix, collagen and skin-biology research.

2 listed GHK-Cu presentations

Each presentation is a separate specification with its own product code. Open one to add it to your inquiry cart or to ask for a quote on WhatsApp. Pricing, availability and lot documents are confirmed for each order.

PresentationPer vialPer boxProduct code
GHK-Cu 50 mg50 mg10 vialsCU50
GHK-Cu 100 mg100 mg10 vialsCU100

Amounts are per vial. mg, IU and mL describe different quantities and are not interchangeable. For laboratory research use only.

GHK-Cu 50 mg, 10 vials per box — PureForm Biosciences catalog illustration

About GHK-Cu

GHK, glycyl-L-histidyl-L-lysine, is a tripeptide found in human plasma, saliva and urine. It was identified in 1973 by Loren Pickart and binds copper(II) ions with high affinity; the copper complex is known as GHK-Cu.

Its sequence occurs within extracellular-matrix proteins such as collagen, so GHK is often described as a matrikine: a fragment released from the matrix that carries signaling activity of its own. In ingredient nomenclature it appears as copper tripeptide-1.

Research context

GHK-Cu is studied in research on collagen and glycosaminoglycan synthesis by fibroblasts, extracellular-matrix remodeling, copper transport and gene-expression profiling, in cell culture and skin models.

It is also the largest component by mass of the GLOW and KLOW blends.

What to confirm for GHK-Cu

Check these points with our team before you order:

  • The copper-to-peptide ratio and appearance described on the lot documents; GHK-Cu is characteristically blue.
  • The number of boxes you need and the US delivery destination.
  • Which lot documents you require before ordering, such as an identity or purity report.

GHK-Cu: frequently asked questions

What does the “Cu” in GHK-Cu mean?

Cu is the chemical symbol for copper. GHK-Cu is the tripeptide GHK bound to a copper(II) ion; the peptide without copper is simply GHK.

Which GHK-Cu presentations are listed?

2 presentations are listed: 50 mg (CU50), 100 mg (CU100). Each is packed 10 vials per box, and every presentation has its own specification page and product code.

How do I request a quote for GHK-Cu?

Open the presentation you need and use Ask price to message PureForm Biosciences on WhatsApp, or add several materials to the inquiry cart and send them together. Pricing, current availability and lot documents are confirmed in that conversation.

Research Use Only. GHK-Cu is supplied strictly for laboratory research. It is not a drug, supplement or medical product and is not for human or veterinary consumption.

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