GHK-Cu
$99.00
Copper(II) complex of the tripeptide Gly-His-Lys, 100 mg per vial.
For laboratory research use only. Not for human or veterinary use. By ordering you confirm you are 18 or older and are purchasing for lawful research.
- Content per vial
- 100 mg
- Vial
- 3 mL vial
- Form
- Lyophilised powder
- Unopened, long term
- −20 °C, protected from light
Bacteriostatic water for the lab
Research peptides are supplied as a lyophilised powder. Bacteriostatic water is the standard laboratory solvent for reconstituting them, and ours is independently tested. For laboratory research use only.
Description
GHK-Cu is the copper(II) complex of the tripeptide glycyl-L-histidyl-L-lysine (GHK), first described in human plasma in the 1970s. It is widely used in laboratory research on copper-binding peptides.
Supplied as 100 mg of lyophilised powder in a 3 mL vial.
Research background
The tripeptide GHK (glycyl-L-histidyl-L-lysine) was identified in human plasma in 1973 by Pickart and Thaler. It binds copper(II) ions with high affinity, forming the complex GHK-Cu. It is studied in cell-culture and animal models in research on copper-binding peptides, extracellular-matrix proteins and gene expression.
Research stage: Preclinical research. GHK-Cu in this form is not approved for any therapeutic use.
Selected published research
- Pickart L, Thaler MM. Nat New Biol. 1973;243(124):85-87. PubMed 4349963
- Pickart L, Margolina A. Int J Mol Sci. 2018;19(7):1987. PubMed 29986520
This section summarises the subject of published research for reference only. It does not describe the effects of this product, which is supplied for laboratory research use only and is not for human or veterinary use.
Background reading: GHK-Cu: the copper peptide, and what a 100 mg vial contains
Specifications
| Product | GHK-Cu |
|---|---|
| SKU | APX-GHK-100 |
| Category | Peptides |
| Content per vial | 100 mg |
| Vial | 3 mL vial |
| Form | Lyophilised powder |
| Sequence | Gly-His-Lys (GHK), copper(II) complex |
| Molecular formula (GHK) | C14H24N6O4 |
| Molecular weight (GHK) | 340.4 g/mol |
| Intended use | Laboratory research only |
Storage
| Unopened, long term | −20 °C, protected from light |
|---|---|
| Unopened, short term | 2–8 °C for up to several weeks |
| After reconstitution | 2–8 °C; record the preparation date on the vial |
| Handling | Allow the vial to reach room temperature before opening to limit moisture uptake |
General guidance only. Follow your institution’s procedures for handling research materials.
Testing & COA
Third-party analysis by Janoshik Analytical. Details below are transcribed from the report; the PDF is the authoritative copy.
| Laboratory | Janoshik Analytical |
|---|---|
| Task number | #215318 |
| Sample as recorded | GHK CU 100mg |
| Tests requested | GHK (or GHK-Cu) analysis |
| Result: GHK-Cu | 90.82 mg |
| Result: GHK content | 76.20 mg |
| Result: Copper content | 14.62 mg |
| Purity | 99.959% |
| Batch on report | Not stated |
| Sample received | 23 Jul 2026 |
| Analysis conducted | 31 Jul 2026 |
| Verification key | FFU7FYYJNJ9V |
Janoshik report #215318100mg vial, PDFCommon questions
How much is actually in the vial?
Each vial size has its own Janoshik Analytical report.
100mg vial: 90.82 mg GHK-Cu, at 99.959% purity (report #215318, 31 Jul 2026)
Measured amounts vary a little from batch to batch; the full results list everything each report covers.
How do I check the lab report is genuine?
Go to janoshik.com/verify and enter the key for your vial size. It brings up Janoshik's own record of the test, so you can confirm the PDF on this page matches what the laboratory issued.
100mg vial: FFU7FYYJNJ9V (test #215318)
What is it reconstituted with in the lab?
GHK-Cu is supplied as a dry, lyophilised powder. In the laboratory, lyophilised peptides are usually reconstituted with bacteriostatic water, the standard laboratory solvent, which we stock in 3mL and 10mL vials (for laboratory research use only). See the storage notes above for unopened and reconstituted vials.
How long does shipping take in Australia?
Orders are dispatched within 1 business day of payment and sent by Australia Post Express Post with tracking, which usually arrives the next business day across most of the Express Post network (allow a few extra days for regional areas). Express Post is a $15 flat rate, or free on orders of $250 or more. We ship within Australia only. See the shipping policy.
How do I pay?
By PayID or bank transfer. The payment details appear as soon as you place your order and are emailed to you as well. Your order is dispatched once the payment arrives.
Disclaimer
GHK-Cu 100mg is supplied for in-vitro and laboratory research only. It is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease, and is not registered or listed on the Australian Register of Therapeutic Goods. Descriptions on this page summarise published chemical information and do not describe effects in humans or animals.
The purchaser is responsible for safe handling, storage and disposal, and for complying with all laws that apply to them. See the full Disclaimer and Research use terms.
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