GHK-Cu
A short, naturally occurring peptide of three amino acids that binds copper.
Quick Answer
A short, naturally occurring peptide of three amino acids that binds copper. It was first identified in human blood plasma.
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Basics
| Name | GHK-Cu |
|---|---|
| Type | Copper-binding tripeptide |
| Regulatory Status | To be confirmed from a current source |
Key Areas of Research
Published research on GHK-Cu has looked at the following areas. The label shows the type of study.
- Cell study Collagen and other skin-structure proteins in cultured skin cells.
- Animal study Wound-repair models in rodents.
- Cell study Gene-expression profiling, which looks at which genes switch on or off in cells exposed to the peptide.
- Cell study Hair-follicle cell studies.
What Is Not Known
Most human work to date looks at skin applications and is small. How the findings from cells carry over to people is not settled.
For Research Use Only
This page reports what published studies and researchers have found. It is information, not advice.