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PEPTIDE DATABASE

GHK-Cu

Copper tripeptide-1; Glycyl-L-histidyl-L-lysine copper

A naturally occurring copper-binding tripeptide studied in skin biology, wound repair and tissue remodeling.

Copper-binding tripeptide Research and cosmetic use Used in some cosmetic formulations; therapeutic status depends on product and jurisdiction
COMPOUND DATA

Molecular Information

Classification Copper-binding tripeptide
Molecular Weight Not available
Molecular Formula Not available
Research Status Research and cosmetic use
BIOLOGICAL ATLAS

Systems Associated With GHK-Cu

Skin & Hair

Human Clinical
Research association

Studied in skin biology, tissue remodeling, wound-related research and inflammatory signaling.

Immune & Inflammation

Human Clinical
Research association

Studied in skin biology, tissue remodeling, wound-related research and inflammatory signaling.

STATUS

Regulatory Information

Used in some cosmetic formulations; therapeutic status depends on product and jurisdiction

Regulatory status can vary by jurisdiction and may change over time.

HAXBIO COMMUNITY

GHK-Cu Discussions & News

Skin

GHK-Cu

a friend is using copper peptide serum after microneedling and swears it fixed his texture in two weeks, which is a pretty heroic timeline for...

@guystorm · 1 month ago
Skin

GHK-Cu

GHK-Cu is a small tripeptide, but that doesn’t automatically mean it penetrates intact skin well enough to remodel anything. Has anyone seen...

@countryguy · 1 month ago
Skin

GHK-Cu

Has anyone here used topical GHK-Cu for skin texture or fine lines? I’m curious whether people noticed a real difference after a few months, or if...

@golf_87 · 1 month ago
Skin

GHK-Cu

Does topical GHK-Cu actually improve skin texture or fine lines, or is most of the evidence based on cell and animal studies? I’m trying to...

@nickghk · 1 month ago

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