GHK-Cu Research Overview
- Popular Name
- Copper Peptide
- Category
- Skin, Hair & Cosmetics
- Evidence Tier
- Cosmetic
- Class
- Naturally occurring copper-binding tripeptide (Gly-His-Lys + Cu2+)
- Primary Target
- Extracellular matrix remodeling via MMP/TIMP balance; TGF-beta modulation; antioxidant enzyme (SOD, catalase) upregulation; VEGF and FGF stimulation
- Half-Life
- ~5-10 minutes
- PubMed Citations
- 127
- Active Trials
- 1
Mechanism Of Action
It physically attaches to copper molecules and pulls them into your cells. Once inside, it flips on the genes responsible for making collagen and turns off the genes that cause inflammation and scarring.
Studied For
Wound healingSkin anti-agingHair loss researchAntioxidant / anti-inflammatoryCollagen synthesis stimulationElastin productionGlycosaminoglycan synthesisDermal regeneration
Sourcing GHK-Cu In The Twin Cities area
Pep Nation Lab supplies research-grade GHK-Cu to verified researchers across Eagan, MN, in Dakota County and the wider Twin Cities area. Every GHK-Cu order ships nationwide with full batch COA documentation, strictly for in vitro laboratory use.
- Service Area
- Eagan, MN (Twin Cities)
- County
- Dakota County, Minnesota
- ZIP Codes Served
- 55121, 55122, 55123
- Shipping
- Nationwide To All 50 States, Including Minnesota
- Compound
- GHK-Cu (Copper Peptide)
- Documentation
- Batch COA Included With Every Order
- Intended Use
- In Vitro Laboratory Research Only
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