GHK-CU Peptide
GHK-Cu (Glycyl-L-Histidyl-L-Lysine Copper) is a naturally occurring copper-binding tripeptide found in human plasma, saliva, and urine. First identified in the 1970s, it has since become one of the most extensively researched peptides in regenerative biology, wound healing, and skin remodeling — with a uniquely broad mechanism that influences gene expression across hundreds of biological pathways.
GHK-Cu acts as a potent modulator of gene expression, upregulating genes associated with tissue repair, collagen and elastin synthesis, and antioxidant defense, while downregulating pro-inflammatory and cancer-promoting genes. Its copper chelation also plays a key role in enzymatic activity central to connective tissue remodeling.
Research Areas: Wound healing & tissue regeneration · Collagen & elastin synthesis · Anti-inflammatory signaling · Antioxidant defense · Hair follicle stimulation · Neuroprotection
For research use only. Not for human consumption.
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What purity standards do your peptides meet?
Every Optivex Labs batch meets a minimum purity of 99%, confirmed by independent third-party testing before the batch is released for sale. Testing also confirms that each batch matches its stated molecular identity. If a batch does not meet specification, it is not sold.
Are Optivex Labs peptides intended for human use?
All peptides sold by Optivex Labs are intended strictly for research purposes. They are not approved by Health Canada or the FDA for human consumption, diagnosis, treatment, or prevention of any condition. By purchasing, customers acknowledge they are acquiring these compounds solely for laboratory or educational research use.