GHK-Cu
Copper peptide complex studied for skin regeneration, wound healing, and collagen synthesis.
Molecular reference
Research background
GHK-Cu (Copper Peptide) is a naturally occurring tripeptide-copper complex extensively studied for its effects on skin regeneration, wound healing, and anti-inflammatory activity in research models. It is one of the most researched cosmetic peptides in the scientific literature.
Research has investigated its role in stimulating collagen and glycosaminoglycan synthesis, modulating metalloproteinase activity, and promoting angiogenesis in tissue repair models.
Summarizes published preclinical literature. Provided for research reference only; not a claim of efficacy or a description of human use.
Reconstitution
- Supplied as a lyophilized (freeze-dried) powder for laboratory reconstitution.
- Bacteriostatic water (0.9% benzyl alcohol) is the most common reconstitution solvent for multi-use research handling; sterile or acetic-acid solutions are used for specific compounds.
- Introduce solvent slowly against the vial wall rather than directly onto the powder, and allow it to dissolve without vigorous shaking.
- Use the reconstitution calculator to determine solvent volume for a target concentration in your protocol.
Storage & handling
- Lyophilized powder: store sealed at -20 °C for long-term stability; short periods at 2–8 °C are generally acceptable.
- Once reconstituted: refrigerate at 2–8 °C and protect from light; use within the compound-specific window noted on the COA.
- Avoid repeated freeze–thaw cycles of reconstituted solution.
- Keep away from direct light and heat at all times.
Purity & verification
Every Popular Peptides batch is third-party tested by HPLC and LC-MS with a published Certificate of Analysis (≥99% purity).
Related compounds
GHK-Cu is sold strictly as a research chemical for in-vitro laboratory and research use only. It is not intended for human or animal consumption, diagnostic, or therapeutic use. This page is educational reference information, not medical or usage guidance.