GHK-Cu, 60 mg

Technical parameters of the GHK-Cu peptide:

• Substance name: GHK-Cu (Copper Tripeptide-1)
• Type of compound: synthetic copper(II) complex with the tripeptide Gly–His–Lys
• Amino acid sequence: Gly–His–Lys (GHK) · Cu²⁺
• Molecular formula: C₁₄H₂₂CuN₆O₄
• Molecular weight: ~401.9 g/mol
• CAS number: 89030-95-5
• Physical form: blue to violet lyophilized powder
• Solubility: readily soluble in aqueous solutions

What does the product packaging contain (GHK-Cu, 60 mg)?

• Vial with powder (Mannitol, GHK-Cu 60 mg)
• Vial of saline with 3% DMSO 10 ml
• Atomizer (for spraying a portion of the solution onto a laboratory slide)
• Funnel (helps pour solvent into the peptide vial)

It is worth noting that the lyophilized powder will be white and blue in color due to the presence of the GHK-Cu peptide. The volume of powder in the vial may seem small, but this does not affect the peptide content measured in milligrams.

The safety data sheet (SDS) for this product can be downloaded here

How to prepare the solution for the laboratory test?

• unscrew the stoppers from both vials
• Transfer the liquid from the liquid vial to the powder vial
• cap the vial with the powder with the original stopper
• Mix carefully (no sudden movements)
• unscrew the cap, remove the ring from the seal (important to keep it tight) and screw on the atomizer

The vial contains 70 puffs of 0.857 mg each of GHK-Cu.

Storage and transportation

In dry form, the peptide can be stored at room temperature away from direct sunlight

In wet form (after the solution is prepared), the peptide should be refrigerated for up to 40 days at all times.

Research application of the product (GHK-Cu, 60 mg)

The product is intended for research use only under conditions in vitro, where it can serve as a specialized reagent for molecular, biochemical, and cellular analyses concerning copper ion-complexing peptides. In laboratory models, it is used for:

• studies on the interactions of the peptide-copper complex with selected proteins, enzymes, and cell markers;
• evaluation of the effect of GHK-Cu on the expression of selected genes, proteins, and regulatory factors in cell cultures;
• analyses of processes and signaling pathways related to cellular response, extracellular matrix remodeling, and copper ion metabolism;
• conducting research on the properties of peptide complexes containing copper ions and their stability under various experimental conditions;
• support for validation and comparative methods within molecular, biochemical, and cellular analyses;
• observation of droplets, sediments, and crystal structures using optical and polarizing microscopy;
• analyses of the size and distribution of droplets produced by the atomizer, including by depositing them on a microscope slide;
• evaluation of the size and distribution of aggregates present in the solution by dynamic light scattering (DLS);
• performing UV-Vis spectrophotometric analyses, including the evaluation of the absorption properties of the tested complex in an appropriately selected wavelength range.

Disclaimer

The product is not a drug, food product or dietary supplement. The product is classified as a chemical reagent/reference material authorized in the European Union under the European REACH Act, and can only be used for laboratory scientific research.