GHK-Cu — copper-peptide chemistry, molecular data, research applications and handling. Research Use Only.
GHK-Cu at a glance
| Sequence | Gly-His-Lys · Cu(II) copper complex |
| CAS number | 49557-75-7 (peptide); 89030-95-5 (Cu complex) |
| Molecular formula | C14H24CuN6O4 (Cu complex) |
| Molecular weight | 403.9 g/mol (Cu complex); 340.4 g/mol (metal-free peptide) |
| Form | Lyophilized powder |
| Storage | -20°C long-term; protect from light |
| Solubility | Bacteriostatic or sterile water |
What is GHK-Cu?
GHK-Cu is the naturally occurring tripeptide glycyl-L-histidyl-L-lysine (GHK) bound to copper(II). This copper-peptide is studied in extracellular-matrix remodeling, wound-healing and tissue-regeneration research, gene-expression studies, and copper-peptide and cosmetic-science chemistry.
Research applications
- Skin and extracellular-matrix remodeling research
- Wound-healing and tissue-regeneration studies
- Gene-expression / transcriptomic research
- Copper-peptide chemistry and cosmetic-science research
- Reference standard for analytical method development
Handling & reconstitution
GHK-Cu is supplied as a lyophilized powder for reconstitution in bacteriostatic or sterile water. See the reconstitution guide and use the reconstitution calculator to work out concentration and syringe units; for diluent choice see bacteriostatic water vs sterile water.
Quality & Certificate of Analysis
Every GHK-Cu lot is verified by independent third-party HPLC (purity) and mass spectrometry (identity), with a lot-specific Certificate of Analysis included on each order.
Buy GHK-Cu for research
View GHK-Cu (50mg) in the BioSequence Labs catalog → (Research Use Only.)
Frequently asked questions
What is GHK-Cu used for in research?
GHK-Cu is studied in extracellular-matrix remodeling, wound-healing, gene-expression and copper-peptide chemistry research.
GHK-Cu: how is it supplied and stored?
GHK-Cu is supplied as a lyophilized powder. Store it at -20°C protected from light and moisture, and reconstitute in bacteriostatic or sterile water before use.
Part of our research peptides handbook.