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GHK-Cu

Molecular Weight

403.92 Da

Half-Life

4-6 hours

Evidence Passport

GHK-Cu

Evidence strength, status, identity, route and safety are scored separately.

Reviewed 2026-08-31

Human evidence

Preclinical evidence

The current record is mainly laboratory or animal research.

Development status

Investigational — phase 2

Investigational development is not the same as approval or product suitability.

Identity match

Named compound linked

Sources are linked to the named compound; formulation and product quality remain separate questions.

Route relevance

Route match not verified

Catalogue route: Subcutaneous injection or topical. A matching human study route is not confirmed.

Safety record

6 documented flags

Documented flags are visible, but absence of a listed risk would not prove safety.

What is still missing?
  • No verified therapeutic human outcome is established in the current record.
  • The exact studied route and protocol have not been verified in the source record.

2 app-verified sources linked · Version 2026-08-31

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Mechanism of Action

Copper peptide complex that activates regenerative genes, promotes collagen synthesis, and provides potent antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects. Shows promise in wound healing and tissue regeneration in preclinical studies.

Research areas reported in source material

These topics describe the catalogue's research index. They are not promised outcomes or personal recommendations.

  • Skin rejuvenation
  • Wound healing
  • Anti-aging gene activation
  • Collagen synthesis
  • Anti-inflammatory properties

Safety & Risks

  • Copper toxicity at high doses
  • Skin discoloration possible
  • No clinical musculoskeletal data yet

Notable Research

GHK-Cu gene expression study (2014)

Upregulated 32% of human genes involved in wound healing

DOI: 10.1016/j.gene.2014.02.016

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