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- GHK-Cu 50 mg — $52.50
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Identification
| Field of research | Skin and hair |
|---|---|
| PubChem name | Copper tripeptide |
| Formula | C14H21CuN6O4- |
| Molecular weight | 400.90 g/mol |
| Also known as | [N2-(N-Glycyl-L-histidyl)-L-lysinato(2-)]copper, EX-A13486, Gly-His-Lys-Cu(II), Copper Peptide(GHK-Cu) |
| PubChem | CID 139035031 |
Summary
Copper peptide GHK-Cu is a naturally occurring copper complex of the tripeptide glycyl-L-histidyl-L-lysine.
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Published research
Titles are shown as published. Listing a paper is not an endorsement of its findings, and many papers on research peptides are laboratory or animal studies: the type of study is shown when PubMed records it.
- Regenerative and Protective Actions of the GHK-Cu Peptide in the Light of the New Gene DataReviewPickart L, Margolina A · Int J Mol Sci, 2018 · PMID 29986520 · DOI
- The potential of GHK as an anti-aging peptideDou Y, Lee A, Zhu L et al. · Aging Pathobiol Ther, 2020 · PMID 35083444 · DOI
- Injectable Peptide Therapy: A Primer for Orthopaedic and Sports Medicine PhysiciansReviewMayfield CK, Bolia IK, Feingold CL et al. · Am J Sports Med, 2026 · PMID 41476424 · DOI
- Topically applied GHK as an anti-wrinkle peptide: Advantages, problems and prospectiveReviewMortazavi SM, Mohammadi Vadoud SA, Moghimi HR · Bioimpacts, 2025 · PMID 39963574 · DOI
- Therapeutic Peptides in Orthopaedics: Applications, Challenges, and Future DirectionsReviewRahman OF, Lee SJ, Seeds WA · J Am Acad Orthop Surg Glob Res Rev, 2026 · PMID 41490200 · DOI
- Are We Ready to Measure Skin Permeation of Modern Antiaging GHK-Cu Tripeptide Encapsulated in Liposomes?ReviewOgórek K, Nowak K, Wadych E et al. · Molecules, 2025 · PMID 39795193 · DOI
- Safety and Efficacy of Approved and Unapproved Peptide Therapies for Musculoskeletal Injuries and Athletic PerformanceReviewMendias CL, Awan TM · Sports Med, 2026 · PMID 41966639 · DOI
- Peptide Supplements and Their Therapeutic Applications in Sports MedicineTewari K, Liu TP, Im C et al. · Am J Sports Med, 2026 · PMID 42578445 · DOI
Top 8 of 82 results, by relevance. See all on PubMed.
Search query "GHK-Cu"[Title/Abstract]
Data provenance
| Data | Source | Record |
|---|---|---|
| Chemical identity and structure | PubChem | CID 139035031 |
| Published literature | PubMed | Search on PubMed |
| Summary sentence | Wikipedia | Copper peptide GHK-Cu |
Data retrieved 2026-10-08. See About for the sources. How the data is collected and checked: Methods.