GHK-Cu tracker
Educational reference for GHK-Cu. Use it inside TrackPep to log doses, side effects, and rotation sites.
Half-life
2 h
Tmax
1 h
Category
peptide
Also known as: copper peptide, ghk-copper
> PLACEHOLDER — pending clinical review by licensed pharmacist. GHK-Cu is a naturally occurring copper-binding tripeptide (Gly-His-Lys) that is best known for its role in skin remodelling and wound healing. It acts by modulating gene expression, including collagen synthesis, and has been studied extensively in topical formulations for photoaged skin. Plasma half-life is approximately 2 hours. In injection-based protocols, it is typically dosed subcutaneously for systemic effects. Users should track injection site reactions, cumulative dosing, and any changes in skin appearance or recovery time.
Mechanism
A naturally occurring copper-binding tripeptide (Gly-His-Lys). It is best characterized in skin research, where it is associated with modulation of gene expression related to collagen synthesis and tissue remodeling.
Research summary
Most robust evidence is from topical dermatology and wound-healing research. Systemic (injectable) human data are limited, and it is not an FDA-approved drug for systemic use.
Dosing in the literature
Well-studied in topical formulations; systemic human pharmacokinetics are limited. This summary does not provide dosing.
Reported side effects
Topical use is generally reported as well tolerated, with occasional local irritation. Systemic safety is not well characterized due to limited human data.
Stacking notes
In skincare research it is discussed alongside other topical actives; systemic combination use lacks controlled human evidence.
Educational summary of published research. Not dosing guidance or medical advice.
Sources
- GHK-Cu in skin remodeling and regeneration review · peer-reviewed review article (e.g. BioMed Research International) (2014)search PubMed for GHK-Cu skin
- Copper peptide dermatology studies · peer-reviewed dermatology journals (2015)predominantly topical evidence
References
- GHK-Cu reviewDOI: 10.1155/2014/516971
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