GHK-Cu
Copper tripeptide (glycyl-histidyl-lysine copper complex)
Copper peptide studied in dermal remodeling and cosmetics.
Back to technical sheets- Class
- Copper tripeptide (glycyl-histidyl-lysine copper complex)
- Also known as
- Topical cosmetic use; not an approved systemic drug
Mechanism of action
Copper complex with proposed effects on extracellular-matrix remodeling, antioxidant activity and collagen synthesis. Evidence is mostly topical and in vitro.
Evidence
Topical cosmetic use with in-vitro and small dermal clinical studies. It is not an approved systemic drug. Preclinical for systemic uses.
Studied uses
- Topical skin care / cosmeceuticals
Safety considerations
- Limited systemic data
- Possible topical irritation
- Not approved as a systemic drug
Batch quality data
We publish these figures because they are the ones the program itself teaches you to ask for.
- Presentation
- Polvo liofilizado en vial sellado
Educational reference sheet. It is not a recommendation to use, a clinical indication or a protocol. Many of these compounds are marketed for research use only and are not approved for human use. Always cross-check with the primary literature and the regulation in your country.