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
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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Loads the published sequence — MW, pI, net charge vs pH, hydrophilicity.
References
- Pickart L et al., J Biomater Sci Polym Ed, 2012.
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