GHK-Cu 50mg
A naturally occurring copper complex your body produces less of as you age. With 50+ published studies, it is one of the most thoroughly researched compounds in skin biology and cellular renewal science.
How It Works
The Target
Gene expression — specifically, over 4,000 human genes involved in tissue repair, inflammation, and cellular aging. GHK naturally occurs in human plasma but declines significantly with age.
The Mechanism
The GHK tripeptide binds copper(II) ions and activates TGF-beta signaling, which upregulates collagen, decorin, and glycosaminoglycan synthesis. It also resets the expression of genes that shift toward inflammatory and destructive patterns during aging back toward regenerative patterns.
Why It Matters
GHK-Cu is one of the few compounds shown to broadly reset age-related gene expression changes. Plasma levels drop from ~200 ng/mL at age 20 to ~80 ng/mL at age 60, correlating with declining tissue repair capacity.
Specifications
| Purity | >=98% |
| MW | ~340 Da (as copper complex) |
| Form | Lyophilized blue powder |
| Storage | -20 degrees C, protect from light |
| Reconstitution | Sterile water (produces blue solution) |
| Shelf Life | 24 months |
Published References
Read the full GHK-Cu research article →