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Anti-inflammatory

GHK-Cu

A copper-binding tripeptide investigated for modulating collagen synthesis, antioxidant enzymes, and wound-healing gene expression.

Also known as: Copper Peptide

Research consideration: 100 mg and 200 mg variants are commonly supplied pre-mixed.

Quick facts

Molecular weight

340 Da

Half-life

1 h

Frequency

daily

Admins / wk

7

Routes

SubQ

Typical dose

1.00 mg–3.00 mg

Mechanism & positioning

A copper-binding tripeptide investigated for modulating collagen synthesis, antioxidant enzymes, and wound-healing gene expression.

Researched for: skin regeneration, anti-inflammatory signaling, wound repair.

Reconstitution defaults

Default vial

50 mg

BAC water

5 mL

Concentration

10000 mcg/mL

Doses per vial

~50

Other stocked vial sizes: 100, 200 mg.

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References

  • Pickart L et al., J Biomater Sci Polym Ed, 2012.

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Frequently asked questions about GHK-Cu

What is the typical research dose range for GHK-Cu?
GHK-Cu is most commonly investigated at 1.00 mg–3.00 mg per administration, daily. These values reflect documented research-stage protocols and are not medical recommendations.
What is the half-life of GHK-Cu?
GHK-Cu has an approximate plasma half-life of 1 hours. Practical steady state is reached after roughly five half-lives — about 0 days under continuous administration.
How is GHK-Cu administered in research protocols?
Published research uses subq administration. Typical reconstitution is 50 mg vial in 5 mL of bacteriostatic water, producing a concentration of 10000 mcg/mL.
What vial sizes are commonly available for GHK-Cu?
Common stocked vial sizes are 50 mg, 100 mg, 200 mg. The 50 mg vial is the most-used default in published protocols.
Anything important to know about GHK-Cu before designing a protocol?
100 mg and 200 mg variants are commonly supplied pre-mixed.