Description
GHK-Cu from LA Peptides comes as 100mg of lyophilized powder in a sealed glass vial, made for laboratory research. Every batch has its own certificate of analysis, and you can pull it up by scanning the QR code on the side of the label.
What is GHK-Cu?
GHK-Cu is a copper complex of a tiny peptide: glycine, histidine and lysine, bound to a copper(II) ion. It occurs naturally in human plasma, saliva and urine, and the amount in plasma drops noticeably with age, from around 200ng/ml at 20 to about 80ng/ml by 60.
The copper is the point. GHK binds copper tightly and is thought to act as a carrier, delivering it to cells in a form they can use. The complex is blue, and the powder in the vial usually is too.
GHK-Cu vial specifications
- Compound: GHK-Cu
- Amount: 100mg per vial
- Form: lyophilized (freeze-dried) powder
- Container: sealed glass vial with flip-off cap
- SKU: LAP-GHKCU-100
- Testing: batch certificate of analysis, linked by QR code on the label
- Use: laboratory research only, not for human or veterinary use
Research so far
Loren Pickart first described GHK in 1973, after noticing that plasma from young people made old liver tissue behave younger in culture. Most later work has looked at skin: collagen production, wound models and gene expression in cell cultures. It’s also one of the most used peptides in cosmetic formulas.
Much of the data is from cell and animal studies, plus cosmetic testing on skin. It isn’t an approved drug, and research use is the only intended use for this vial.
If you’d like to read the papers yourself, start with this PubMed search for GHK-Cu.
What’s on the certificate of analysis
Scan the QR code on the label and the certificate of analysis for that batch opens on your phone. A peptide COA usually lists the lot number, the test date, purity by HPLC and identity by mass spectrometry. Before you start, check that the lot number on the COA matches the one on your vial.
Saving the COA alongside your records is a small habit that pays off when you’re comparing one batch with the next.
GHK-Cu reconstitution and concentration
How much liquid you add decides the concentration. For this vial holding 100mg:
- 2ml of bacteriostatic water gives 50mg/ml
- 5ml of bacteriostatic water gives 20mg/ml
Pick a volume that makes your measurements easy, then write the concentration and the date on the vial. It’s a small step that saves confusion a week later.
How to reconstitute and store GHK-Cu
Keep the sealed vial in the fridge, or in the freezer if you won’t get to it for a few months. Before you open it, let it come to room temperature so moisture doesn’t condense inside.
Most labs reconstitute it with bacteriostatic water. Run the liquid slowly down the inside wall of the vial and swirl gently. Don’t shake it. Once mixed, keep it refrigerated and use it within a few weeks. A peptide case helps if vials travel between benches.
Related research peptides
If you’re planning a wider study, these are worth a look:
- GLOW Peptide Blend 70mg, 50mg/10mg/10mg in one vial
- KLOW Peptide Blend 80mg, 80mg in one vial
- GI Mod Capsules, 500mcg + 500mcg + 1mg per capsule, 60 capsules
- SNAP-8 10mg, acetyl octapeptide
- Melanotan 2 10mg, cyclic alpha-MSH analogue
- AHK-Cu 100mg, copper tripeptide complex
You’ll find more like it in our cosmetic peptides range, or browse every vial on the research peptides page.
GHK-Cu FAQ
How much is in each vial?
100mg of lyophilized peptide. The amount is printed on the label.
Is every batch tested?
Yes. Each batch has a certificate of analysis, and the QR code on the vial opens the one for your batch.
What do I need to reconstitute it?
Bacteriostatic water and a sterile syringe. We sell BAC water in 10ml vials.
Can it be used on people or animals?
No. It’s sold for laboratory research only and isn’t approved for human or veterinary use.
Order GHK-Cu today
Add it to your cart and check out in a couple of minutes. It’s also part of the Calabasas Bundle, which saves about 15% over buying each item on its own.
For laboratory research use only. Not for human or veterinary use. Not evaluated by the FDA.
Reviews
There are no reviews yet.