Overview
GHK-Cu is a naturally occurring copper-binding tripeptide complex: glycine, histidine, and lysine coordinated to a cupric ion. First identified in human plasma in the early 1970s, it has since also been detected in saliva, urine, and a range of tissue compartments.
In biochemical research, the complex is studied in relation to copper transport mechanisms, extracellular matrix remodeling, collagen synthesis, and peptide-mediated signaling. It is used in controlled laboratory and ex vivo models to investigate these cellular and molecular processes.
| Sequence | GHK |
|---|---|
| CAS number | 49557-75-7 |
| Molecular weight | 403.92 g/mol (C14H24CuN6O4) |
| Purity | >99.99% |
| Storage | -20C or colder (long-term); 2-8C (short-term) |
| Appearance | Blue to deep blue lyophilized powder |
| Contents | 100 mg |
| Lot | FF-CU100-260820-001 |