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GHK-CU

Copper Tripeptide-1 · Glycyl-L-Histidyl-L-Lysine copper(II)

Research Use Only Naturally occurring tripeptide–copper(II) complex In stock — Denver

Chemical & Physical Data

ClassificationNaturally occurring tripeptide–copper(II) complex
Amino acid sequenceGly-His-Lys · Cu(II)
Short notationGHK-Cu
Molecular formulaC14H22CuN6O4 (complex); C14H24N6O4 (free peptide)
Molecular weight401.9 g/mol (copper complex); 340.38 g/mol (free peptide)
CAS number49557-75-7
SolubilityReadily soluble in water; solutions are deep blue.
Reported half-lifeNot well characterized in public literature; solution stability depends on pH and oxidation.

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Background

First isolated from human plasma. The GHK tripeptide has high affinity for copper(II) and occurs naturally in plasma, saliva, and urine, with plasma levels declining across the lifespan.

Reported Areas of In-Vitro Research

The following describes contexts in which this compound appears in published laboratory literature. Nothing here is a claim of efficacy, safety, or suitability for any use in humans or animals.

Storage & Handling

Lyophilized powderStore lyophilized powder at -20 °C, sealed and protected from light. This compound is light- and oxidation-sensitive.
After reconstitutionStore at 2–8 °C in light-protective packaging; use within approximately 4 weeks. Avoid repeated freeze-thaw cycles.
ShippingShips at ambient temperature in light-protective packaging.

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Available Sizes

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50mg $32 $96 $100 $190 5 in Denver
100mg $150 $175 $200 International

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Published Literature

Research use only. All products are supplied for in-vitro laboratory research use only. Not for human or veterinary consumption. Not a drug, food, or cosmetic, and not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. Reference values on this page are compiled from publicly available scientific literature for identification purposes and are not a certificate of analysis for any particular batch.