Product Description
GHK-CU | 100mg
Researching Skin Regeneration, Collagen Synthesis, and Tissue Repair
What It Does
GHK-Cu is a naturally occurring copper-binding peptide being studied for its role in skin regeneration and tissue repair. It is a focus in research exploring collagen and elastin production, wound healing, and mechanisms involved in maintaining skin structure and function during aging.
What Researchers Explore
- Collagen and elastin synthesis pathways
- Skin firmness and structural integrity
- Fine line and aging-related skin changes
- Wound healing and tissue regeneration
- Hair follicle stimulation and growth cycles
- Anti-aging and skin support mechanisms
Technical Background
GHK-Cu is a naturally occurring copper-peptide complex (Gly-His-Lys bound to Cu²⁺) with a molecular weight of 463.98 Da. The copper ion is coordinated through interactions with the histidine imidazole nitrogen, glycine amino group, and peptide backbone, forming a stable complex.
Research indicates GHK-Cu may promote collagen synthesis, support tissue remodeling, stimulate angiogenesis, and enhance antioxidant activity through copper-mediated free radical scavenging. It has also been shown to upregulate genes involved in tissue repair and regeneration.
Common Research Applications
- Copper coordination chemistry research
- Antioxidant and free radical scavenging studies
- Collagen synthesis and tissue remodeling research
- Skin regeneration and wound healing models
- Gene expression modulation in tissue repair
- Oxidative stress and aging-related research
Product Properties
Purity: 99%+ HPLC
Form: Lyophilized Powder
Size: 100mg
Category: Skin / Anti-Aging Research
Frequently Studied Together
- BPC-157 (tissue repair and regeneration research)
- TB500 (cell migration and healing research)
- Snap-8 (topical peptide and skin expression research)