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GHK-Cu research peptide vial UK
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GHK-Cu

Copper tripeptide modulating 4,000+ genes — collagen synthesis +70% in research models

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Temperature: 2–8°C (powder and solution)
Conditions: Protect from light; stable at room temperature for short term
Shelf Life: 24 months (sealed vial)

Research Profile

GHK-Cu (Copper Peptide GHK) is a naturally occurring tripeptide (Gly-His-Lys) with a high affinity for copper ions. First isolated from human plasma in 1973, it has emerged as one of the most extensively researched peptides in skin biology and tissue remodelling. A landmark genome-wide study (Pickart et al., 2012) demonstrated that GHK-Cu modulates the expression of over 4,000 human genes — approximately 31% of those studied — including upregulation of collagen synthesis by up to 70%, elastin production, and antioxidant enzyme expression. Research has also documented its role in promoting wound healing, hair follicle growth, and anti-inflammatory signalling.

Key Research Findings

  • Modulates expression of 4,000+ human genes (Pickart et al., 2012)
  • Collagen synthesis increased by up to 70% in fibroblast studies
  • Promotes hair follicle growth and dermal papilla cell proliferation
  • Anti-inflammatory: down-regulates TNF-alpha and IL-6 expression
  • Antioxidant: increases superoxide dismutase expression
  • Wound healing acceleration documented in multiple tissue models

Pickart L. and Margolina A., "Regenerative and Protective Actions of the GHK-Cu Peptide in the Light of the New Gene Data", International Journal of Molecular Sciences, 2018. Additionally, Pickart et al., "GHK Peptide as a Natural Modulator of Multiple Cellular Pathways in Skin Regeneration", Biomedicines, 2015.

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