For laboratory research use only. Not for human, clinical, diagnostic, or therapeutic use.
Copper Tripeptide
GHK-CU
Synonyms: Glycyl-L-Histidyl-L-Lysine copper complex · Tripeptide-1 Copper · Cu-GHK · Liver cell growth factor
CAS: 49557-75-7
CAS: 49557-75-7
Copper-binding tripeptide complex consisting of glycyl-L-histidyl-L-lysine bound to Cu(II). Sequence Gly-His-Lys. Lyophilized powder for reconstitution.
Fill weight
100 mg
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Technical specifications
Compound data
MOLECULAR DATA
Structural profile
ClassTripeptide copper complex
SequenceGly-His-Lys · Cu²⁺
Residues3 (with chelated Cu²⁺)
FormulaC₁₄H₂₄N₆O₄ (free GHK) / GHK-Cu complex stoichiometry varies
Mol. weight340.38 (free GHK)
CAS49557-75-7
PubChem Database → BIOLOGICAL ORIGIN
Parent molecule & position
Derived fromEndogenous human plasma tripeptide
Parent length585 residues
PositionN-terminal fragment of albumin
The human tripeptide GHK review →
HANDLING & STORAGE
Storage parameters
LYOPHILIZED
−20°C
Stable 24+ months sealed
IN SOLVENT
2 — 8°C
Once reconstituted with bacteriostatic water, refrigerate. Use within 4 weeks.
LIGHT
SHIELD
Protect from direct light during storage and handling.
Bibliographic references
Literature cited
OXIDATIVE MEDICINE AND CELLULAR LONGEVITY · 2018
The effect of the human peptide GHK on gene expression relevant to nervous system function and cognitive decline
PMC6073405
JOURNAL OF BIOMATERIALS SCIENCE, POLYMER EDITION · 2008
The human tri-peptide GHK and tissue remodeling
PMID: 18644225 · DOI: 10.1163/156856208784909435
BIOMED RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL · 2015
GHK peptide as a natural modulator of multiple cellular pathways in skin regeneration
PMC4508379
BIOCHEMISTRY (MOSCOW) · 2012
GHK-Cu may prevent oxidative stress in skin by regulating copper and modifying expression of numerous antioxidant genes
DOI: 10.3390/cosmetics2030236
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