Copper coordination
The histidine-containing tripeptide forms a defined complex with Cu(II), providing the chemical basis for copper-dependent research.
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NOREXA PEPTIDES / RESEARCH MATERIAL
GHK-Cu100 mg
Lyophilized Peptide — Single vial
GHK-Cu 100 mg supplied exclusively as a laboratory research material. Product identity, strength and available batch-specific documentation remain product-specific.
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- RESEARCH FOCUS
- Skin & Collagen
QUANTITY
Research areas
FOR LABORATORY RESEARCH USE ONLY.
VERIFY BATCH →Not for human or animal consumption.
Not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.
RESEARCH & TECHNICAL OVERVIEW
GHK-Cu
100 mg
GHK-Cu is the copper(II) complex of the tripeptide glycyl-L-histidyl-L-lysine (GHK). GHK was originally identified in human plasma and binds copper ions with high affinity; laboratory GHK-Cu reagent is prepared as the defined copper complex.
Research has examined extracellular-matrix regulation, fibroblast responses, copper coordination and gene-expression effects. Much of the mechanistic evidence is in vitro or preclinical and should not be converted into clinical efficacy claims.
RESEARCH SCOPE
For research use only. Not for human or veterinary use. Published findings describe the compound or related research systems; they are not claims about this NOREXA batch.
HANDLING INFORMATION
Storage After
Reconstitution.
- Temperature
- Refrigerate at 2–8°C.
- Light
- Keep sealed and protected from light.
- Stability
- An exact post-reconstitution stability period has not been established for this formulation.
The cited reference does not establish an exact storage period for this product after reconstitution with bacteriostatic water.
MedChemExpress — Copper tripeptide technical record ↗SCIENTIFIC CONTEXT
Structured.
Source-led.
Longer technical information is grouped for easier reading on desktop and mobile.
01Natural Biological Context+
The parent tripeptide GHK occurs naturally in human biological fluids and can coordinate copper(II). The GHK-Cu complex has been studied as a model of copper transport and local tissue-remodelling signalling.
The NOREXA vial is a laboratory reagent; the presence of an endogenous counterpart does not make the supplied material a clinical product.
02Research Mechanisms+
Extracellular matrix
Fibroblast studies have examined collagen synthesis and matrix metalloproteinase expression in response to GHK-Cu.
Gene-expression response
Reviews and transcriptomic analyses discuss broader gene-expression patterns associated with GHK and GHK-Cu exposure.
03Research Applications+
- Copper–peptide coordination and redox chemistry.
- Fibroblast, collagen and extracellular-matrix research.
- Cell-signalling and gene-expression studies involving tissue-remodelling pathways.
04Laboratory Research Preparation+
Lyophilized material may require preparation as a laboratory solution before use in an in-vitro assay. The solvent or buffer and working concentration should follow the applicable protocol and documentation for the exact molecular form.
This page intentionally provides no human dosing calculations, syringe-unit conversions, administration route or treatment schedule. Preparation conditions should be established and recorded by qualified laboratory personnel.
INDEPENDENT VERIFICATION
Batch evidence,
without overclaiming.
Purity alone is not enough. NOREXA distinguishes identity, purity and actual quantity, and publishes results only for the exact batch tested.
CURRENT BATCH / LOT
Independent batch verification: report not currently published
No identity, purity, quantity or batch number is shown as independently verified until exact product-and-lot evidence is available.
OPEN CENTRAL BATCH VERIFICATION →HISTORICAL BATCHES
No historical batch records are currently published for this product.
PRODUCT INFORMATION
Technical
Data.
Verified identity and catalogue information for this NOREXA research material. Unconfirmed fields are omitted.
- Product Name
- GHK-Cu
- Content
- 100 mg
- Form
- Lyophilized Peptide
- Presentation
- Single vial
- Peptide Sequence
- GHK
- Research Classification
- Research Use Only
Batch documentation and independent reports are shown only when published for the exact corresponding batch.
CHEMICAL IDENTITY REFERENCE ↗SELECTED SOURCES
Research
Literature.
Selected literature describes the compound and relevant research pathways; it does not constitute testing or endorsement of this NOREXA batch.
- 01In vitro↗
Stimulation of collagen synthesis in fibroblast cultures by the tripeptide-copper complex GHK-Cu
FEBS Letters · 1988
- 02In vitro↗
The tripeptide-copper complex GHK-Cu stimulates matrix metalloproteinase-2 expression by fibroblast cultures
Life Sciences · 2000
- 03Review↗
Regenerative and Protective Actions of the GHK-Cu Peptide in the Light of the New Gene Data
International Journal of Molecular Sciences · 2018
PRODUCT FAQ
GHK-Cu
questions.
01What is GHK-Cu?+
GHK-Cu is a copper(II) complex of the tripeptide glycyl-L-histidyl-L-lysine.
02Is GHK-Cu connected to a natural molecule?+
Yes. The parent peptide GHK has been identified in human biological fluids, while the supplied reagent is a controlled laboratory material.
03What research pathways are represented here?+
Selected literature covers copper coordination, fibroblast responses, collagen synthesis and extracellular-matrix remodelling.
04Is an independent report currently published for this strength?+
No independent batch report is currently published on this product page. Verification fields remain inactive until exact batch evidence is available.
SECTION 01 — STANDARDS
Scientific transparency,
documented for research.
01 / 03Scientific Integrity
Independent analytical results are presented as reported by the testing laboratory, without altering the laboratory’s findings.
02 / 03Batch Traceability
Each batch is assigned a record linking the product to its available technical and independent testing documentation.
03 / 03Quality Documentation
Available batch documentation is organized under the corresponding batch number for clear reference.