At a glance
Type: Copper-binding tripeptide
Category: Cosmetic & cellular research
Alternate names: Copper peptide GHK, Tripeptide-1 copper, GHK copper complex
Historical context
GHK was identified in human plasma in the 1970s; copper complexation became a focus in dermatological and regenerative research contexts. Modern literature explores collagen synthesis markers, antioxidant pathways, and tissue remodeling in controlled cell culture — not clinical outcomes.
Active research areas
Extracellular matrix remodeling
Fibroblast and keratinocyte culture models
Copper peptide stability assays
Cosmetic formulation research (in vitro)
Gene expression panel studies
Bulk copper-tripeptide reference stock preparation
Material availability
VaultLabs catalog SKUs: ghk-cu-50mg, ghk-cu-100mg, ghk-cu-raw-1g, ghk-cu-raw-20g — view product pages for current AED pricing and lot documentation.
COA verification available per batch when published to the documentation portal.
Research context
GHK-Cu appears in peer-reviewed literature examining collagen-related gene expression, metalloproteinase activity, and oxidative stress markers in cell culture systems.
VaultLabs positions GHK-Cu as a catalog reference material with lot traceability — not as a cosmetic product, supplement, or therapeutic agent.
Analytical qualification
Incoming material qualification should include COA review (purity/HPLC), visual inspection, and alignment with your laboratory acceptance criteria.
Compare published lot data via batch verification before incorporating material into long-running experiments.