GHK-Cu (Copper Peptide)
Copper-binding skin & collagen tripeptide.
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For research and laboratory use only. Not for human or veterinary consumption.
About this compound
GHK-Cu is a copper-binding tripeptide first isolated from human plasma in the 1970s. Naturally present in the body, it has become one of the most celebrated peptides in skin, regenerative, and cosmetic research thanks to its unique ability to carry copper — an essential trace mineral — directly into cellular processes.
GHK-Cu is prized for its investigated effects on collagen, the extracellular matrix, and overall skin quality, making it a cornerstone of skin-renewal and anti-aging research. Its copper-transport role connects it to a wide range of regenerative and protective pathways.
Researchers also study GHK-Cu for its antioxidant properties and its potential support of hair-follicle health, broadening its appeal across cosmetic and regenerative fields. Supplied as a distinctive blue copper-complex powder for laboratory and research use only.
Research overview
Collagen & extracellular-matrix support
GHK-Cu is best known in research for its supportive relationship with collagen and the extracellular matrix — the structural framework that gives skin its firmness and resilience. Studies explore how the peptide may promote the production and organization of these key structural components. This positions GHK-Cu as a leading subject in skin-renewal and regenerative research.
Copper transport & delivery
As a copper-binding tripeptide, GHK-Cu serves as a natural carrier for copper, an essential cofactor in many regenerative processes. This copper-transport role allows it to deliver the mineral into cellular pathways where it can support repair and renewal. The peptide's signature blue color reflects this stable copper complex at the heart of its activity.
Antioxidant & protective activity
GHK-Cu is investigated for its antioxidant properties, helping to support a balanced cellular environment against oxidative stress. In research models this protective activity is connected with healthier, more resilient tissue. These effects contribute to the peptide's broad reputation across skin and regenerative research.
Skin renewal & appearance
GHK-Cu is widely prized in cosmetic research for its potential to support skin quality and a refreshed appearance. By promoting structural support and a healthy cellular environment, it is associated with smoother, more revitalized skin in research settings. This makes it a popular focus in anti-aging and skin-renewal studies.
Hair-follicle research
Beyond the skin, GHK-Cu is studied for its supportive role in hair-follicle health. Research interest centers on how its copper-transport and regenerative properties may promote a healthy follicular environment. This broadens GHK-Cu's appeal across both cosmetic and regenerative research fields.
Prep it right
Reconstitute gently — add bacteriostatic water down the vial wall and swirl, don't shake. The lyophilized powder goes fully into solution without foaming.
Reconstituting? Work out concentration and draw volume in the reconstitution calculator.
Store the lyophilized vial at −20 °C, protected from light. Once reconstituted, refrigerate and use it within the diluent's window.
Lyophilization (freeze-drying) removes water under low pressure so the peptide sublimates from solid to vapor, leaving a stable powder that preserves its integrity until it is reconstituted with bacteriostatic water. Lyophilized vials are robust in transit and reach their longest shelf life when stored cold and protected from light.
All products are sold for laboratory and research use only and are not for human or veterinary consumption, diagnosis, or treatment of any kind. These statements have not been evaluated by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. The products and statements are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. Amino Meta is a chemical supplier and is not a compounding pharmacy or an outsourcing facility as defined under sections 503A and 503B of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act.
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