{"product_id":"ghk-cu","title":"GHK-Cu","description":"\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eAbout the Product\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eGenetic Labs GHK-Cu\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e is a high-purity research-grade peptide supplied in a vial containing 50mg of lyophilized (freeze-dried) powder. GHK-Cu (glycyl-L-histidyl-L-lysine copper complex) is a naturally occurring copper-binding tripeptide found in human plasma, saliva, and urine. It is a small peptide consisting of three amino acids—glycine, histidine, and lysine—that forms a stable complex with copper (Cu²⁺). GHK-Cu is one of the most extensively studied regenerative peptides, known for its ability to modulate gene expression, promote tissue repair, stimulate collagen synthesis, and exert potent antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects. Its wide-ranging biological activities make it a valuable research tool in dermatology, wound healing, aging research, and regenerative medicine.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eKit Contents:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e1 Vial with 50mg GHK-Cu (Lyophilized Powder)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e1 Vial with Bacteriostatic Water (Diluent)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eFor Laboratory Research Use Only. Not for human consumption.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eBenefits (Research Scope)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eCopper-Binding Tripeptide:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e GHK-Cu is a naturally occurring peptide that binds copper ions with high affinity, facilitating copper transport and utilization in tissues. This copper complex is essential for numerous enzymatic processes, including collagen synthesis, angiogenesis, and antioxidant defense, making GHK-Cu a critical regulator of tissue homeostasis and repair.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eVersatile Research Tool:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e Suitable for a wide range of studies, including:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eDermatology \u0026amp; Skin Research:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e Studies on collagen synthesis, elastin production, skin elasticity, dermal repair, wound healing, and scar reduction.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eWound Healing \u0026amp; Tissue Repair:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e Research into accelerated wound closure, angiogenesis, extracellular matrix remodeling, and tissue regeneration.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eAging Research:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e Investigation into age-related decline in regenerative capacity, cellular senescence, photoaging, and interventions to promote tissue health and longevity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eAnti-Inflammatory Research:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e Studies on the modulation of inflammatory cytokines, oxidative stress, and the promotion of anti-inflammatory microenvironments.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eHair Research:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e Investigation into hair follicle growth, dermal papilla cell proliferation, and hair regeneration.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eNeuroprotection:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e Research into neuroprotection, cognitive function, and neural regeneration.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eMusculoskeletal Research:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e Studies on bone formation, cartilage repair, and tendon healing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eCancer Research:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e Investigation into the role of copper metabolism and GHK-Cu in cancer cell proliferation and metastasis.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eStem Cell Research:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e Studies on stem cell proliferation, differentiation, and regenerative potential.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003ePractical Formulation:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e The lyophilized powder ensures stability and extended shelf life, while the included bacteriostatic water facilitates easy reconstitution for both \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003ein vitro\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003ein vivo\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e experiments.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eResearch \u0026amp; Science\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eGHK-Cu is one of the most extensively studied peptides in tissue repair and regeneration, with a rich body of literature spanning over 40 years of scientific investigation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eMechanism of Action:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e GHK-Cu exerts its biological effects through multiple interrelated mechanisms:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eCopper Transport \u0026amp; Bioavailability:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e GHK-Cu acts as a copper carrier, delivering copper ions to cells and tissues, where they serve as essential cofactors for numerous enzymes, including:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eLysyl oxidase:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e Cross-linking of collagen and elastin.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eSuperoxide dismutase (SOD):\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e Antioxidant defense.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eCytochrome c oxidase:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e Mitochondrial electron transport.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eTyrosinase:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e Melanin synthesis.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eGene Expression Modulation:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e GHK-Cu has been shown to regulate the expression of over 4,000 genes, including:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eUpregulation:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e Collagen (COL1A1, COL3A1), elastin, integrins, growth factors (VEGF, FGF), antioxidant enzymes (SOD, catalase).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eDownregulation:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e Matrix metalloproteinases (MMPs), pro-inflammatory cytokines (TNF-α, IL-1β, IL-6), and pro-fibrotic factors (TGF-β).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eAntioxidant Activity:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e GHK-Cu directly scavenges free radicals and reduces oxidative stress through copper-mediated antioxidant enzyme activation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eAnti-Inflammatory Effects:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e Reduces the production of pro-inflammatory cytokines and promotes a regenerative, anti-inflammatory cellular environment.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eAngiogenesis:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e Stimulates the formation of new blood vessels through upregulation of VEGF and other angiogenic factors.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eTissue Repair \u0026amp; Regeneration:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e GHK-Cu is a central regulator of tissue repair:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eCollagen Synthesis:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e Stimulates collagen production and deposition, essential for wound healing and tissue integrity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eWound Healing:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e Accelerates wound closure, increases tensile strength, and reduces scar formation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eExtracellular Matrix Remodeling:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e Modulates the balance between collagen synthesis and degradation, promoting healthy tissue architecture.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eHair Growth:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e Stimulates hair follicle growth, prolongs the anagen (growth) phase, and increases hair follicle size.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eAging Research:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e GHK-Cu has demonstrated significant anti-aging properties:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eReverses age-related gene expression patterns:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e Restores expression of genes associated with youthful cellular function.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eReduces cellular senescence:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e Protects cells from oxidative stress and DNA damage.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eImproves skin elasticity and thickness:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e Through collagen and elastin stimulation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003ePromotes tissue regeneration:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e Enhancing the regenerative capacity of aged tissues.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eNeuroprotective Research:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e GHK-Cu has shown potential in neuroprotection, including:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eProtecting neurons\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e from oxidative stress and apoptosis.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003ePromoting neurite outgrowth\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e and neural regeneration.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eModulating neuroinflammation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e .\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eImproving cognitive function\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e in aging and neurodegenerative models.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eAnti-Cancer Research:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e Due to its role in copper metabolism and gene expression regulation, GHK-Cu is being investigated in cancer research, exploring its effects on cancer cell proliferation, migration, and invasion, as well as its potential as a therapeutic adjunct.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eFocus on Genetic Variability:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e Research is exploring how genetic polymorphisms in collagen genes, antioxidant enzyme genes, and inflammatory pathway genes may influence individual responses to GHK-Cu, providing insights for personalized regenerative medicine approaches.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Genetic 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