Tissue Repair

GHK-Cu

Copper Peptide

Also referred to as Copper tripeptide-1.

GHK-Cu is a tripeptide with high affinity for copper(II), first isolated from human plasma. Its concentration in plasma declines with age, which has motivated research into its role in tissue remodelling and gene expression.

Published on GHK-Cu

Research OverviewGHK-Cu Peptide Before and After: What Published Research DocumentsGHK-Cu is a naturally occurring copper tripeptide composed of glycine, histidine, and lysine, first isolated from human serum.
Research OverviewGHK-Cu Peptide: Mechanism of Action ExplainedGHK-Cu is a naturally occurring copper tripeptide composed of glycine, histidine, and lysine — three amino acids bound to a copper (II) ion.