Peptide record

GHK-Cu

Mechanism

Endogenous tripeptide Gly-His-Lys that chelates Cu²⁺ and modulates gene expression, stimulating collagen, elastin, proteoglycan, and glycosaminoglycan synthesis while exerting antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects.3 13 83

Function

Acts as a tissue-remodeling and wound-healing signal, enhancing skin regeneration, angiogenesis, and repair while reducing inflammation and oxidative damage in experimental models.3 13 83

Receptor

Not clearly established in the current dataset.

Sequence

Gly-His-Lys (GHK)83

Length

3 amino acids

Organism or Origin

Naturally occurring human plasma peptide also found in saliva and urine.3 13

Gene

Not assigned in the current dataset.

Sources

3GHK-Cu: Structure And Mechanism Of Action, https://sportstechnologylabs.com/ghk-cu-structure-and-mechanism-of-action/
13What is GHK-Cu and How Does it Work?, https://www.peptidesciences.com/peptide-research/what-is-ghk-cu-and-how
83What is GHK-Cu | Peptides for sale, https://polarispeptides.com/what-is-ghk-cu/

GHK-Cu (Glycyl-L-Histidyl-L-Lysine-Copper)