A copper-binding tripeptide studied in skin and tissue research.
GHK-Cu is a naturally occurring copper-binding tripeptide (glycyl-L-histidyl-L-lysine bound to copper). It is studied across both tissue-repair and aging research and is sold strictly as a research material.
In animal and in-vitro models, researchers have examined this compound's relationship to:
These are areas of laboratory investigation, not established outcomes in people. For primary literature, see PubMed — GHK-Cu skin & tissue research.
Part of the Recovery & Repair category. Related: BPC-157 · TB-500 · Recovery & Repair hub
This compound is sold in the U.S. for research use only and is not approved for human consumption. The peptide compounding landscape shifted in 2026 — read our breakdown: The 2026 FDA Peptide Reclassification, Explained.
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| Vendor | From | Purity | 3rd-party COA | Shipping | |
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| ZestyRat ResearchTop pick | $— | 99%+ | ✓ Every batch | US domestic | View & buy |
| Ascension PeptidesMost trusted | See site | 99.4% | ✓ Triple-verified | US · UPS | Buy → |
| Vendor C | $— | 99%+ | ✓ On request | US domestic | View & buy |
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GHK-Cu is the copper-bound form of the GHK tripeptide, commonly referred to as a 'copper peptide' in research contexts.
It is studied in both tissue-repair (Recovery) and aging (Longevity) research models, so it is listed under both.
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Last reviewed June 2026. By Shaun Tucker, B.A. Psychology, author of The Quiet Close.
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