
GHK-Cu
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As of 2026-06-08, DMV Research publishes 1 third-party certificate of analysis for GHK-Cu (HPLC purity ≥99%), for laboratory research use only.
Copper peptide complex for skin and tissue research.
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Certificate of Analysis Report
Third-party HPLC purity testing for this compound by an independent laboratory. Download the full-resolution reports below.
Independently HPLC-tested for identity, purity, and concentration.
Compound Information
Updated 2026-06-08Technical specifications
A copper-binding tripeptide (glycyl-histidyl-lysine) that forms a stable 1:1 complex with copper(II). Naturally present in human plasma; concentration declines with age. Studied in dermal-biology and extracellular-matrix research for copper-dependent enzymatic pathways.
What Is GHK-Cu?
- Type
- Copper-Binding Tripeptide
- Molecular Weight
- 340.4 g/mol (free peptide) / 402.9 g/mol (copper complex)
- Molecular Formula
- C₁₄H₂₄N₆O₄ (free peptide) / C₁₄H₂₂CuN₆O₄ (copper complex)
- Amino Acids
- 3
- Sequence
- Gly-His-Lys
- Primary Target
- Copper-dependent enzymes, extracellular matrix proteins, collagen synthesis
Stability Information
Lyophilized (powder)
-20°C· stable
Copper-Dependent ECM Signaling
Collagen synthesis and antioxidant pathways
Research Outcomes
Sources & References
8 sources · research references
Aging Pathobiology and Therapeutics
The Potential of GHK as an Anti-Aging Peptide
2020
Dou Y, et al.
BioMed Research International
GHK Peptide as a Natural Modulator of Multiple Cellular Pathways in Skin Regeneration
2015
Pickart L, Vasquez-Soltero JM, Margolina A
Journal of Biomaterials Science
The Human Tri-Peptide GHK and Tissue Remodeling
2008
Pickart L
Not for human consumption. This product is sold exclusively for research and educational purposes. For laboratory research use only. Not for human or veterinary use. Not for diagnostic or therapeutic use. Not a drug, food, cosmetic, or dietary supplement.
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