GHK-Cu

Name: GHK-Cu
Brand: Amino Connection
SKU: ghk-cu

Copper-binding tripeptide complex

$99.00 per vial

Product documentation is available on request. Contact our team with the product name and your lot or order number.

Store lyophilized at approximately −20°C; 2–8°C may suit short-term storage. Full storage guidance

Packaged in high-quality vial glass selected for chemical resistance and stability. Glass & packaging

Flat $10 domestic shipping. Free on domestic orders over $500.

For research use only. Not for human or veterinary use. Not for diagnostic, therapeutic, food, cosmetic, household, or personal consumption purposes.

GHK-CU — for research use only. Not for human or veterinary use. Not for diagnostic, therapeutic, food, cosmetic, household, or personal consumption purposes.

GHK-CU is a short-chain amino acid supplied for lawful, non-clinical laboratory research. This material may be used in analytical, biochemical, formulation, or reference research settings by qualified account holders.

GHK-Cu research peptide

GHK-Cu is a naturally occurring copper-binding tripeptide (glycyl-L-histidyl-L-lysine complexed with copper). It has been the subject of laboratory and preclinical research examining cellular signaling, tissue remodeling, and copper-related biological pathways.

Researchers study GHK-Cu for its interactions with processes involved in:

Areas of laboratory interest

Extracellular matrix regulation and collagen-related signaling
Antioxidant and anti-inflammatory pathways in experimental models
Gene expression associated with tissue remodeling and repair
Cellular responses to oxidative stress
Copper-dependent enzymatic and signaling mechanisms

Laboratory investigations have explored how the GHK-Cu complex may influence cellular behavior, gene regulation, and tissue-related processes under controlled conditions. These studies provide researchers with a tool to examine copper-peptide interactions and their effects on biological signaling pathways.

Product notes

Amino Connection supplies GHK-Cu as a high-purity lyophilized research material intended solely for controlled laboratory investigation. It is not intended for human or veterinary use.

Product name	GHK-CU
CAS number	#130120-57-9
Formula	C₁₄H₂₂CuN₆O₄
Molecular weight	401.91 g/mol
Purity	>99.0%
Available size	50 mg
Storage conditions	Keep tightly closed and store at 2–8°C for short-term storage; for long-term storage, freeze at approximately −20°C.
Intended use	Research use only
Availability	Private account holder only

Storage conditions

Long-term storage: For optimal stability, store lyophilized peptides in a freezer at approximately −20°C (−4°F) and protect from direct light.

Refrigerated storage: Short-term storage at 2 to 8°C (36 to 46°F) may be appropriate depending on the specific product. Always refer to the product label or lot-specific documentation for storage requirements.

Handling and shelf life

When stored properly in their original lyophilized powder form, peptides may remain suitable for research use for approximately 18 to 24 months.

After reconstitution, peptides should be stored under refrigeration at 2 to 8°C (36 to 46°F) and used within approximately 30 to 45 days, unless otherwise specified in the product documentation.

Avoid prolonged exposure to room temperature, direct light, and unnecessary temperature fluctuations to help maintain product stability.

Amino Connection takes care in preparing research products for shipment and uses appropriate cold-packaging methods when applicable to help protect products during transit.

Shipping

Orders are carefully prepared and packaged for shipment from our Carlsbad, California fulfillment location. Appropriate temperature-conscious packaging may be used when necessary based on the product and shipping conditions.

Orders are typically processed as quickly as possible during normal business days. Once your order ships, tracking information will be sent to the email address provided at checkout.

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Domestic orders ship at a flat rate of $10. Free standard shipping on domestic orders over $500.

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Refunds and returns

Due to the nature of our research products and quality-control requirements, Amino Connection does not accept product returns.

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