{"product_id":"ghk-cu","title":"GHK-Cu (Copper Peptide","description":"\u003ch2\u003eGHK-Cu (Copper Peptide)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGHK-Cu (Glycyl-L-histidyl-L-lysine copper complex) is a research-grade naturally occurring copper-binding tripeptide found in human plasma, saliva, and urine, developed for preclinical investigation of wound healing, tissue remodelling, anti-inflammatory signalling, and gene expression regulation. First isolated by Loren Pickart in 1973, GHK-Cu has been extensively studied for its ability to stimulate collagen and glycosaminoglycan synthesis, modulate metalloproteinase activity, and regulate a broad array of genes associated with tissue repair and antioxidant defence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMechanism of Action\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGHK-Cu acts through multiple mechanisms: it chelates copper(II) ions and delivers them to cells, facilitating copper-dependent enzymatic activity including lysyl oxidase-mediated collagen crosslinking. It modulates the expression of over 4,000 human genes, upregulating pathways involved in tissue repair, anti-inflammatory signalling, and antioxidant defence, while downregulating genes associated with inflammation and cancer progression. GHK-Cu also stimulates the production of collagen, elastin, and glycosaminoglycans, and activates matrix metalloproteinases (MMPs) to facilitate the removal of damaged extracellular matrix components.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eResearch Applications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWound healing and tissue remodelling studies\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCollagen and extracellular matrix synthesis research\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnti-inflammatory and antioxidant signalling investigation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGene expression modulation and epigenetic research\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCopper-dependent enzyme activity and metalloproteinase studies\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMolecular Formula:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eC₁₄H₂₂CuN₆O₄\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCAS Number:\u003c\/strong\u003e 89030-95-5\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePurity:\u003c\/strong\u003e ≥98%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMolecular Weight:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e401.91 g\/mol\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eForm:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lyophilised powder\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStorage:\u003c\/strong\u003e -20°C\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShelf Life:\u003c\/strong\u003e 24 months\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis product is intended for legitimate laboratory and analytical research use only. Not for diagnostic, therapeutic, or consumer use.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vanta Labs","offers":[{"title":"50mg","offer_id":58103427432712,"sku":"GHKCU-50MG","price":19.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"100mg","offer_id":58103427465480,"sku":"GHKCU-100MG","price":35.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1049\/8886\/8872\/files\/ghk-cu_50mg.png?v=1783026700","url":"https:\/\/vantalabsuk.com\/products\/ghk-cu","provider":"Vanta Labs","version":"1.0","type":"link"}