GHK-Cu is a naturally occurring tripeptide — glycyl-L-histidyl-L-lysine — complexed with a copper(II) ion. It was first isolated from human plasma and is found in various biological fluids, with reported plasma concentrations declining with age. In laboratory research it is studied for its copper-binding behavior and its interactions with extracellular matrix proteins, and it appears frequently in in-vitro work on cell signaling and gene expression.

Is GHK-Cu FDA Approved?

No. GHK-Cu is not approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration as a drug for any medical indication. It appears in over-the-counter cosmetic products as an ingredient, where it is typically listed as copper tripeptide-1, but a cosmetic ingredient is not an FDA-approved drug.

Research-grade GHK-Cu is available directly from Orion Peptides on this page. When sourcing research peptides from any supplier, it is worth confirming a few things first: that a Certificate of Analysis is provided for the specific batch you receive, that purity is verified by an independent third-party laboratory using HPLC and mass spectrometry, that each vial carries a batch number you can match to its COA, and that the material is handled and shipped with temperature protection. Orion Peptides supplies GHK-Cu strictly for laboratory research. It is not approved for human or veterinary use, and we do not provide reconstitution instructions, dosing guidance, or recommendations of any kind.

Orion Peptides GHK-Cu 100mg research vial with black and gold label

GHK-CU 100MG

Name: GHK-CU 100MG - Orion Peptides
SKU: GHK-C-100-38a1c0
Price: 39.00 USD
Availability: InStock

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GHK-Cu is the copper(II) complex of the tripeptide glycyl-L-histidyl-L-lysine, a naturally occurring sequence first isolated from human plasma. Its copper-chelating behaviour makes it a common subject in tissue-remodelling, dermatological and metal-binding research.

This vial contains 100mg of GHK-Cu as a lyophilized powder.

Vial contents: 100mg lyophilized powder (batch GHK-100-260801-L001 tested at 108.32mg)
Molar content: Not stated — depends on which species the batch COA reports
Molecular weight: See batch COA — reported values differ between the free peptide and the copper complex
Classification: Copper(II)-binding tripeptide complex
Sequence: Gly-His-Lys (GHK), copper(II)-chelating
Purity: 99.168% by RP-HPLC (batch GHK-100-260801-L001) — see COA

For laboratory research use only. Not for human or veterinary use.

SKU: GHK-C-100-38a1c0 Categories: Healing & Recovery Research, Peptides

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GHK-CU

Intended Use

This product is strictly intended for laboratory research purposes only and is not approved for human or animal consumption, or for use in any medical, diagnostic, or therapeutic capacity.

Handling Instuctions

All handling should be conducted in accordance with standard laboratory safety practices, including the use of appropriate personal protective equipment.

Restrictions

Use is restricted to qualified professionals operating within a controlled research environment.

Disclaimer
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