Overview

GHK-Cu, also known as the Copper Peptide, is a naturally occurring tripeptide composed of glycine, histidine, and lysine, complexed with a copper ion. It is one of the most extensively studied compounds in skin and connective tissue research, with documented effects on gene expression across thousands of biological pathways.

This vial contains 50mg of GHK-Cu, supplied lyophilised (freeze-dried), research grade, in a sealed vial. Each batch is independently tested and a batch-specific Certificate of Analysis is published on this page before sale.

GHK-Cu is investigated in research contexts including collagen synthesis pathways, gene expression modulation, wound healing and skin regeneration models, and oxidative stress research. Velyx makes no health claims about this compound.

What's included

• 1 × GHK-Cu 50mg vial — lyophilised, research grade
  
• Tracked UK delivery

Research use only. Not for human or veterinary consumption. By purchasing you confirm you are 18 or over and understand the research-use-only nature of this product.

Research

Fields of study

GHK-Cu (Copper Peptide) appears in peer-reviewed research literature on:

• Collagen and elastin synthesis pathways
• Gene expression modulation (over 4,000 genes documented)
• Wound healing and skin regeneration models
• Oxidative stress and antioxidant pathway research
• Hair follicle and dermal cell studies

Related research — selected papers

• Pickart L, Margolina A. Regenerative and protective actions of the GHK-Cu peptide. Int J Mol Sci. 2018. PMID: 30021957
• Pickart L et al. GHK peptide as a natural modulator of multiple cellular pathways in skin regeneration. Biomed Res Int. 2015. PMID: 26236708
• Pickart L. The human tri-peptide GHK and tissue remodeling. J Biomater Sci Polym Ed. 2008. PMID: 18534094

Velyx publishes peer-reviewed research citations for context only. No therapeutic claim is made or implied.

Certificates of Analysis

This vial of GHK-Cu 50mg ships with its batch-specific Certificate of Analysis using validated chromatographic and spectrometric techniques. The COA displayed below corresponds to the exact batch you receive.

• GHK-Cu 50mg — Batch [insert] — [Download COA PDF — insert link]

Each batch is independently tested for HPLC purity, identity verification, endotoxin (LAL assay), heavy metals (Class 1 and 2), and bioburden (TAMC and TYMC). Velyx does not publish in-house testing in place of independent verification.

COA will be published here before this batch ships.

Preparation & Storage

Reconstitution

This vial arrives lyophilised (freeze-dried powder) and requires reconstitution with bacteriostatic water before use in research.

• Recommended: reconstitute 50mg GHK-Cu with 5ml bacteriostatic water → final concentration 10 mg/ml

Use a 1ml insulin syringe to slowly inject bacteriostatic water into the vial. Swirl gently — do not shake — until the powder dissolves completely. GHK-Cu solutions have a characteristic blue tint from the copper complex; this is normal and expected.

Storage

• Before reconstitution (lyophilised): refrigerate at 2–8°C. Avoid light. Do not freeze.
• After reconstitution: refrigerate at 2–8°C. Use within 14–30 days.
• In transit: shipped with insulated packaging.

Bacteriostatic water is not included. Available as a Velyx add-on.

All products sold by Velyx Research Ltd are for research purposes only and are not intended for human consumption. By purchasing from this site you confirm that you are 18 or over and understand the research-use only nature of all products.

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