GHK-Cu — molecular reference
GHK-Cu is a naturally occurring copper-bound tripeptide (glycyl-L-histidyl-L-lysine : Cu²⁺) present in human plasma at low nanomolar concentrations. In cultured fibroblast models it is used to study extracellular-matrix gene expression, collagen and glycosaminoglycan biosynthesis, and modulation of antioxidant pathways such as SOD and metallothionein. Its copper-binding chemistry makes it a common tool compound in redox and wound-model in-vitro studies. Presented as a lyophilized powder for reconstitution. Research use only.
Molecular data
- Compound name
- GHK-Cu (Copper Tripeptide-1)
- Research classification
- Single Peptide
- Molecular formula
- C14H22CuN6O4
- Average molecular mass
- 401.91 g/mol(calculated from molecular formula)
- Sequence
- Gly-His-Lys : Cu²⁺
- Research pathway
- Tissue Signaling
- Physical form
- Lyophilized powder
- Storage & handling
- Store lyophilized at -20°C. Desiccated, protected from light.
- Available presentations
- 100mg
- Current status
- In Stock
Fields with no verifiable source are omitted rather than estimated. Where an average mass is marked as calculated, it is derived arithmetically from the molecular formula using IUPAC standard atomic weights, not measured.
Documented assay contexts
Contexts in which this compound is used as a reference material in published in-vitro work. These describe laboratory usage, not effects in any organism.
- Copper peptide chemistry
- Fibroblast ECM signaling
- Antioxidant enzyme expression
Lot documentation
| Lot | Presentation | Purity | Certificate |
|---|---|---|---|
| PH260808 | 100mg | 99.72% | View certificate |