GHK-Cu
Healing & Recovery research-only
Mechanism
No mechanism summary on file.
Identification
| Molecular formula | C14H21CuN6O4 |
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Safety
Not FDA-approved as a drug. Topical copper-tripeptide formulations are sold as cosmetic ingredients; injectable research-market GHK-Cu is RUO. Generally well-tolerated in published studies but no long-term human safety data exists.
Vendors selling GHK-Cu
| Vendor | Size | Price | Listed purity | Trust |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nuscience Peptides | — | — | — | 60 |
| Peptide Sciences | — | — | — | 26 |
Research
Injectable Peptide Therapy: A Primer for Orthopaedic and Sports Medicine Physicians.
Mayfield CK, Bolia IK, Feingold CL, et al. · Am J Sports Med (2026) · review
source → Therapeutic Peptides in Orthopaedics: Applications, Challenges, and Future Directions.
Rahman OF, Lee SJ, Seeds WA · J Am Acad Orthop Surg Glob Res Rev (2026) · review
source → An injectable hydroxyapatite microsphere filler loaded with GHK-Cu tripeptide for anti-Inflammatory and antioxidant.
Hu D, Zhang X, Gong S, et al. · Colloids Surf B Biointerfaces (2025) ·
source → Exploring the beneficial effects of GHK-Cu on an experimental model of colitis and the underlying mechanisms.
Mao S, Huang J, Li J, et al. · Front Pharmacol (2025) ·
source → Topically applied GHK as an anti-wrinkle peptide: Advantages, problems and prospective.
Mortazavi SM, Mohammadi Vadoud SA, Moghimi HR · Bioimpacts (2025) · review
source → Phenothiazine-Based Cu(II)-Selective Fluorescent Sensor: GHK-Cu Sensing Applications.
Sahu R, Yadav S, Gunturu KC, et al. · J Org Chem (2023) ·
source → Liposomes as Carriers of GHK-Cu Tripeptide for Cosmetic Application.
Dymek M, Olechowska K, Hąc-Wydro K, et al. · Pharmaceutics (2023) ·
source → The potential of GHK as an anti-aging peptide.
Dou Y, Lee A, Zhu L, et al. · Aging Pathobiol Ther (2020) ·
source → Regenerative and Protective Actions of the GHK-Cu Peptide in the Light of the New Gene Data.
Pickart L, Margolina A · Int J Mol Sci (2018) · review
source → GHK-Cu-liposomes accelerate scald wound healing in mice by promoting cell proliferation and angiogenesis.
Wang X, Liu B, Xu Q, et al. · Wound Repair Regen (2017) ·
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