GHK-CU
Copper Peptide Master Regenerator
Best For
Skin aging, wound healing, hair thinning, rejuvenation
4,000+
Genes activated for anti-aging and repair
~30%
Increase in skin density and elasticity
Collagen
Direct stimulation of collagen I, III, and elastin
How It Works
GHK-Cu (glycyl-L-histidyl-L-lysine) — first isolated from human plasma albumin by Loren Pickart in 1973 — is a naturally occurring tripeptide with high affinity for copper(II) ions. It chelates copper and delivers it to enzymes critical for collagen cross-linking (lysyl oxidase), elastin production, and antioxidant defense (superoxide dismutase). It activates over 4,000 genes related to tissue remodeling, many of which decline significantly with age.
Key Research Areas
Collagen Synthesis
Stimulates collagen I, III, and elastin production
Wound Healing
Accelerates dermal regeneration and repair
Hair Growth
Activates hair follicle stem cells
Anti-Aging
Upregulates antioxidant enzymes and DNA repair genes
Research Highlights
- Stimulates collagen, elastin, and glycosaminoglycan production
- Antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and DNA repair activation
Featured Research
Formulation Notes
Common concentrations referenced in published clinical studies:
[CU50]50mgCategory
Copper peptides work at the deepest levels of skin biology — activating collagen synthesis, stimulating hair follicles, ...
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Related Compounds
GHK-CU + BPC-157 + TB-500
Triple Stack
- Activates 4,000+ repair genes while rebuilding tissue
- Three complementary mechanisms for maximum regeneration
Reference Codes
[BBG70]70mgPremium Quad Stack
Four-Peptide Repair Formula
- Adds anti-inflammatory and mucosal healing support via KPV
- Covers vascular, cellular, mucosal, and anti-inflammatory repair pathways
Reference Codes
[KLOW80]80mgBPC-157
Body Protection Compound
- Heals muscle, tendon, ligament, gut, and nerve tissue
- Promotes angiogenesis and nitric oxide production
Reference Codes
[BC10]10mgSolira Peptides carries pharmaceutical-grade GHK-CU.
View product →Evidence reviewed: March 2026