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GHK-Cu 50mg Easy Pen
Copper peptide — tissue-repair, skin & cellular research
Easy PenRecovery & RepairSkin, Hair & Beauty
SKU: EP-GHK-50-1
99.9% Purity$125
- Format
- Easy Pen
- Dosage
- 0.25mg per click
- Capacity
- 50 mg
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Sign in to savePotential benefits
- Wound-repair research
- Skin & anti-aging research
- Inflammation modulation
- Antioxidant research
- Hair-follicle research
- Gene Expression Modulation
- Tissue-remodelling research
GHK-Cu is a copper peptide complex (glycyl-L-histidyl-L-lysine bound to copper) that occurs naturally in human plasma, saliva, and tissue. It's involved in tissue regeneration, skin remodelling, and inflammation control. First identified in the 1970s, it has since been shown to influence the activity of more than 2,000 genes tied to healing, repair, and the kind of cellular function associated with younger tissue.
One of the reasons it draws so much interest is that natural GHK-Cu levels fall sharply with age. That decline is linked to slower recovery, reduced skin elasticity, and higher oxidative stress. The peptide works by binding copper ions and acting as a signal that tells the body to repair tissue, reduce inflammation, and restore more youthful cellular activity.
Its main mechanisms are:
In research, GHK-Cu has shown potential to support collagen production, wound healing, antioxidant defence, and tissue repair. That combination is why it's become a popular choice in research focused on recovery, aesthetics, and longevity.
One of the reasons it draws so much interest is that natural GHK-Cu levels fall sharply with age. That decline is linked to slower recovery, reduced skin elasticity, and higher oxidative stress. The peptide works by binding copper ions and acting as a signal that tells the body to repair tissue, reduce inflammation, and restore more youthful cellular activity.
Its main mechanisms are:
- Copper delivery — carries bioavailable copper, which is needed for the enzymes involved in healing and regeneration.
- ECM remodelling — increases production of collagen, elastin, glycosaminoglycans, and proteoglycans, while keeping tissue-remodelling enzymes (metalloproteinases) in balance.
- Anti-inflammatory signalling — research describes dampened inflammatory mediators and increased antioxidant-system activity associated with lower cellular stress.
- Stem cell activation — switches on genes involved in stem cell function and repair, without driving scarring or fibrosis.
- Angiogenesis — encourages new blood vessel formation, improving nutrient delivery and healing efficiency.
In research, GHK-Cu has shown potential to support collagen production, wound healing, antioxidant defence, and tissue repair. That combination is why it's become a popular choice in research focused on recovery, aesthetics, and longevity.
- Studied for its effect on collagen production, fibroblast activity, and blood vessel formation in models of tissue repair.
- Studied in relation to skin elasticity, density, and tone, and the appearance of fine lines, wrinkles, and sun damage.
- Suppresses pro-inflammatory cytokines (like TNF-α and IL-6), helping to calm chronic inflammation and redness.
- Studied for its relationship to antioxidant activity, including comparisons with superoxide dismutase (SOD) in models of oxidative stress.
- Studied in relation to hair-follicle activity and angiogenesis in the scalp.
- Regulates thousands of genes associated with healing, regeneration, stem cell activation, and anti-aging.
- Studied in relation to wound remodeling and the regulation of scarring and fibrosis.
References
- The Human Tripeptide GHK-Cu in Gene Expression and Tissue Remodeling
- Copper peptides stimulate wound healing and tissue remodeling: Copper peptides stimulate wound healing and tissue remodeling
- Clinical trial on aging skin in women using topical GHK-Cu
- GHK-Cu reduces oxidative stress and inflammatory cytokines
- Copper peptides and hair follicle regeneration
| Molecular formula | C16H26CuN6O6 |
|---|---|
| Molecular weight | 403.9 Da |
| CAS number | 300801-03-0 |
| Purity | 99.9% |
| Storage | Use within 30 days of first use. Store at 2–8°C / 35–46°F. Protect from sunlight. Do not freeze. |
Sequence: Gly-His-Lys
Synonyms: GHK-Cu acetate, 300801-03-0, copper;acetic acid, Gly-His-Lys-Cu(II), GHK-Cu



