Dermal Compound

GHK-Cu

GHK-Cu is a naturally occurring copper-binding tripeptide studied extensively in dermatological cell-culture models. Reference literature only. Atlas RND supplies it as a lyophilized copper tripeptide for laboratory research use only.

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Published research · 7 studies

Published research on GHK-Cu

Peer-reviewed studies grouped by what they investigated, with human clinical trials first, then reviews, then laboratory work. Each links to the original paper.

Skin and collagen research 3 studies

Review BioMed Research International · 2015

Study title: GHK Peptide as a Natural Modulator of Multiple Cellular Pathways in Skin Regeneration

DOI 10.1155/2015/648108 · PMID 26236730
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Laboratory study Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology · 2023

Study title: Synergy of GHK-Cu and hyaluronic acid on collagen IV upregulation via fibroblast and ex-vivo skin tests.

DOI 10.1111/jocd.15763 · PMID 37062921
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Review Journal of Biomaterials Science, Polymer Edition · 2008

Study title: The human tri-peptide GHK and tissue remodeling.

DOI 10.1163/156856208784909435 · PMID 18644225
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Gene expression and tissue research 2 studies

Review International Journal of Molecular Sciences · 2018

Study title: Regenerative and Protective Actions of the GHK-Cu Peptide in the Light of the New Gene Data.

DOI 10.3390/ijms19071987 · PMID 29986520
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Review Oxidative Medicine and Cellular Longevity · 2012

Study title: The human tripeptide GHK-Cu in prevention of oxidative stress and degenerative conditions of aging: implications for cognitive health.

DOI 10.1155/2012/324832 · PMID 22666519
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Wound models 1 study

Laboratory study Acta Biomaterialia · 2023

Study title: In situ photo-crosslinkable hyaluronic acid-based hydrogel embedded with GHK peptide nanofibers for bioactive wound healing.

DOI 10.1016/j.actbio.2023.10.011 · PMID 37832839
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Structural chemistry 1 study

Laboratory study Acta Crystallographica Section D: Structural Biology · 2020

Study title: The copper(II)-binding tripeptide GHK, a valuable crystallization and phasing tag for macromolecular crystallography.

DOI 10.1107/S2059798320013741 · PMID 33263328
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Molecular profile

TypeCopper-complexed tripeptide
CAS number89030-95-5
Molecular weight403.9 g/mol
Amino acids3
SequenceGHK
FormulaC14H24CuN6O4
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Quality and lot testing

Current lotGHK-100-236-26
Purity (current lot)99.00%
LaboratoryAxisPharm, LLC
ReportedSep 11, 2026
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