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GHK-Cu

50mg
$50.00
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GHK-Cu is a naturally occurring copper-binding tripeptide referenced across published literature investigating collagen and proteoglycan gene expression, extracellular matrix remodeling, and connective tissue cellular signaling.

  • Mitochondrial biology research
  • Cellular bioenergetics
  • Cold-chain handled, third-party tested
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SPECIFICATIONS
Product
GHK-Cu
Strength
50mg
Vial Size
50mg per vial
SKU
GHK-CU-50MG
Batch / Lot
Current batch listed on COA
Storage
Refrigerate 2–8°C · protect from light
Form
Lyophilized powder
RESEARCH USE ONLY

Sold strictly for laboratory and research purposes — never for human consumption, food, drug, or cosmetic use. 21+ only. A standard we hold ourselves to, not just the law.

EDUCATIONAL OVERVIEW

About this compound

Context, not noise — what the research actually says.

WHAT IT IS

A research compound investigated in mitochondrial biology and cellular bioenergetics literature.

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KEY BENEFITS
  • Studied in cellular bioenergetic pathways
  • Investigated in oxidative-balance literature
  • Referenced in sirtuin and cellular-signaling research
COMMON USES
  • Mitochondrial biology research
  • Cellular bioenergetics studies
  • Foundational layer across the catalog
THINGS TO KNOW
  • Lyophilized — requires reconstitution with BAC water
  • Refrigerate; protect from light
  • Research use only — not for human consumption
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STORAGE

Cold-chain handling

REFRIGERATED
Store unopened at 36–46°F (2–8°C).
RECONSTITUTED
Keep refrigerated. Do not freeze.
PROTECT FROM LIGHT
Original packaging until use.

Store unopened vials refrigerated at 36–46°F (2–8°C). After reconstitution, keep refrigerated and use within the timeframe specified by your laboratory practice. Protect from light. Do not freeze reconstituted solution.

SHIPPING

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PROCESSING
Ships within 48 hours of order confirmation.
COLD-CHAIN
Insulated packaging with ice packs for temperature-sensitive compounds.
TRACKED & INSURED
Tracking provided. Domestic delivery typically 2–5 business days.

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SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH OVERVIEW · SRO

Scientific Research Overview

A structured summary of published scientific literature on this compound — provided for educational reference only.

Regenerative Research
RESEARCH SNAPSHOT
Research Category
Investigational copper-binding tripeptide
Biological Targets
  • Copper-binding peptide
  • Extracellular matrix signaling
  • Tissue remodeling pathways
Primary Areas of Research
Extracellular-matrix remodeling · Collagen and elastin biology · Wound-healing research · Copper-ion transport and homeostasis · Gene-expression regulation · Anti-inflammatory signaling
Current Stage of Research
Preclinical and Early Human Clinical Research
WHAT IS GHK-CU (COPPER TRIPEPTIDE)?

GHK-Cu (glycyl-L-histidyl-L-lysine copper(II)) is a naturally occurring tripeptide-copper complex investigated in the scientific literature for its roles in extracellular-matrix remodeling, copper transport, and tissue-repair signaling. It is found in human plasma, saliva, and urine, and has been studied across cell-culture models, animal wound-healing systems, and early human clinical trials for its effects on skin and connective-tissue biology.

PRIMARY AREAS OF RESEARCH
  • Extracellular-matrix remodeling
  • Collagen and elastin biology
  • Wound-healing research
  • Copper-ion transport and homeostasis
  • Gene-expression regulation
  • Anti-inflammatory signaling

  • Published studies have investigated GHK-Cu for its effects on collagen, elastin, glycosaminoglycan, and extracellular-matrix protein synthesis in dermal and connective-tissue cell models.
  • Research suggests modulation of gene-expression programs related to tissue remodeling, antioxidant defense, and inflammatory regulation in cell-based assays.
  • Current evidence indicates copper-ion transport activity that may influence lysyl oxidase and other copper-dependent enzymes involved in connective-tissue maturation.
  • Investigators have observed effects on wound-healing parameters, skin-barrier function, and markers of tissue repair in preclinical models and early human studies.

GHK-Cu is being studied for its ability to bind copper ions and facilitate copper delivery to cells, where copper serves as a cofactor for enzymes such as lysyl oxidase, superoxide dismutase, and cytochrome c oxidase. Current evidence indicates that the peptide may modulate the expression of extracellular-matrix genes, matrix metalloproteinases, and tissue inhibitors of metalloproteinases, thereby influencing remodeling processes. Published work also suggests antioxidant and anti-inflammatory signaling effects that may support tissue-repair pathways.
CURRENT AREAS OF INVESTIGATION
  • Cellular Repair
  • Tissue Regeneration
  • Healthy Aging
  • Inflammation
  • Extracellular Matrix
  • Wound Healing

  1. Pickart L, Margolina A. Regenerative and Protective Actions of the GHK-Cu Peptide in the Light of the New Gene Data. Int J Mol Sci. 2018;19(7):1987. View source
  2. Pickart L, Freedman JH, Loker WJ, et al. Growth-modulating plasma tripeptide may function by facilitating copper uptake into cells. Nature. 1980;288(5792):715–717. View source
  3. Pickart L, Vasquez-Soltero JM, Margolina A. The Human Tripeptide GHK-Cu in Prevention of Oxidative Stress and Degenerative Conditions of Aging: Implications for Cognitive Health. Oxid Med Cell Longev. 2012;2012:324832. View source
  4. Pickart L, Vasquez-Soltero JM, Margolina A. GHK-Cu as a Modulator of Human Gene Expression. Int J Mol Sci. 2014;15(9):15158–15177. View source
  5. Siméon A, Monier F, Emonard H, et al. Expression and Activation of Matrix Metalloproteinases in Wounds: Modulation by the Tripeptide-Copper Complex Glycyl-L-Histidyl-L-Lysine-Cu2+. J Invest Dermatol. 1999;112(6):957–964. View source
RESEARCH STATUS

This compound continues to be investigated in preclinical and/or clinical research. Scientific understanding continues to evolve as additional studies are published.

RESEARCH DISCLAIMER

For laboratory research use only. This information summarizes published scientific literature for educational purposes only and is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

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All VELOR compounds are sold strictly for laboratory and research purposes only. They are not intended for human consumption, ingestion, or any food, drug, cosmetic, or therapeutic use. By purchasing, you confirm you are 21+ and a qualified researcher or research institution. Statements have not been evaluated by the FDA.

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GHK-Cu
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