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 OverviewIs GHK-Cu Peptide Safe? Side Effects and Risks in the ResearchGHK-Cu is a naturally occurring copper tripeptide complex consisting of the amino acid sequence glycyl-L-histidyl-L-lysine (GHK) bound to a copper(II) ion.
Research OverviewGHK-Cu Peptide Combinations: What the Research Says About StackingGHK-Cu is a naturally occurring copper tripeptide — glycyl-L-histidyl-L-lysine chelated with copper(II) ions — found in human plasma, saliva, and urine.
Research OverviewGHK-Cu Peptide Before and After: What Published Research DocumentsGHK-Cu is a naturally occurring copper-binding tripeptide composed of glycine, histidine, and lysine (also referred to as glycyl-L-histidyl-L-lysine copper(II)).
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.