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GHK-Cu research profile
What is being studied?
GHK-Cu is the copper complex of the tripeptide glycyl-L-histidyl-L-lysine. The peptide provides a defined metal-binding scaffold, allowing biochemical studies to distinguish effects associated with the GHK ligand, copper availability and the assembled complex.
In cultured fibroblast systems, GHK-Cu has been investigated for changes in extracellular-matrix turnover, including MMP-2, TIMP and glycosaminoglycan measurements. Responses vary with copper status, concentration, exposure time and model.
Research areas
- Copper binding, transport and peptide-metal interaction assays
- MMP, TIMP and extracellular-matrix turnover measurements
- Fibroblast gene-expression and glycosaminoglycan model systems
Selected studies
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Cell study · 2000GHK-Cu and MMP-2 expression in fibroblast cultures ↗
Measured MMP-2 and tissue-inhibitor responses in fibroblast cultures exposed to GHK-Cu.
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Cell study · 1992GHK-Cu and glycosaminoglycan synthesis ↗
Studied glycosaminoglycan measurements in cultured human fibroblasts.
How to read this research
These papers study defined compounds in specific experimental systems or clinical trials. They do not test or certify this product, its batch or its prepared presentation. Component and related-peptide studies do not establish the effects of a finished blend. Findings are research context, not evidence of safety or suitability for personal use. For laboratory research only; no treatment, dosing or use advice is provided.
GHK-Cu research record
Molecular identity and stated sequence or composition, alongside the batch, storage, dispatch and document record for this 10-vial case.
Molecular identity
Copper-binding tripeptide complex
Sequence / composition
Gly-His-Lys complexed with Cu²⁺
Product record
The listing identifies the presentation, specification, storage record, dispatch status, and batch-document availability for the relevant product or batch.
Use restriction
For laboratory research use only. Not for human or veterinary consumption. No use instructions or therapeutic guidance is provided.