GHK-Cu
Also known as: Glycyl-L-histidyl-L-lysine Copper
GHK-Cu is the copper(II) complex of a human tripeptide found in plasma. It is a well-established topical cosmetic ingredient for photoaged skin and is NOT an FDA-approved drug.
Who's worth your money for GHK-Cu
Every current seller, ranked by independent evidence — Merit Score, latest COA purity, and live $/mg (size-normalized). Prices refresh daily. Rankings are never paid.
Top Merit pick
Highest Merit Score (99) of 23 scored sellers
$41.99 · 100mg · 99.9% purity
Best value
Lowest $/mg among scored sellers
$10.00 · 100mg · 99.4% purity
Most tested
54 independent COAs on file
$49.99 · 100mg · 99.7% purity
Average price
$1.40/mg
Sellers
95
45-day trend
-18.5%
75 of 95 sellers have a current price· 31 stale hidden· 21 unverified hidden
Top Merit pick
🇺🇸 Glacier Aminos99✓ verified at source · 23h ago
$0.42/mg -70.1% vs avg$41.99
100mg
- 🇺🇸 Peptide Partners99
✓ verified at source · 23h ago
$0.75/mg -46.6% vs avg$150
200mg
- 🇺🇸 Moglabs96
via Disclosed Labs · 23h ago
$0.54/mg -61.5% vs avg$54.00
100mg
- 🇺🇸 BioLongevity Labs96
✓ verified at source · 23h ago
$1.70/mg +21% vs avg$84.97
50mg
- 🇺🇸 Reta One Labs95
✓ verified at source · 23h ago
$0.49/mg -65.1% vs avg$49.00
100mg
- 🇺🇸 Prime Peptides95
via Disclosed Labs · 23h ago
$0.65/mg -53.7% vs avg$65.00
100mg
- 🇺🇸 Profound Aminos95
via Disclosed Labs · 23h ago
$0.76/mg -45.9% vs avg$76.00
100mg
- 🇺🇸 Licensed Peptides95
✓ verified at source · 23h ago
$6.75/mg +380.7% vs avg$675
100mg
- 🇺🇸 Forge Performance Co.94
✓ verified at source · 23h ago
$0.50/mg -64.4% vs avg$50.00
100mg
- 🇺🇸 Ignite Peptides92
✓ verified at source · 23h ago
$0.60/mg -57.3% vs avg$60.00
100mg
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About GHK-Cu
CAS
89030-95-5
Molecular formula
C14H22CuN6O4
Sequence
GHK
Typical dose range
1–2 mg/day subcutaneous (research use)
Half-life
~30 minutes (plasma); tissue-bound activity reported 24–72 hours
COAs for GHK-Cu
317 third-party tests across 46 vendors. Each card links to the full report.
For
GHK-Cu
by Hydro Research Peptides· batch HR-2026-3847
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by Sunrise Bioresearch· batch GHK50JUN26-01
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by Sunrise Bioresearch· batch GHK50JUN26-01
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by Ion Peptide· batch CK50-06092026
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by Voltera Sciences· batch GU50-06152026
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by Ion Peptide· batch CK50-06092026
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by Orbitrex Peptides· batch GHK50726US
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by EZ Peptides· batch EZP-GHK10005272026-06
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by EZ Peptides· batch EZP-GHK10005272026-06
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by Prime Peptides· batch PP-6524116-P
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by Secra Labs· batch SL-202605-GHKCU
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by EZ Peptides· batch EZP-GHK5005072026-14
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by EZ Peptides· batch EZP-GHK5005072026-14
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by Peptide Partners· batch SPL-3798
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by Peptide Partners· batch SPL-3752
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by Sunrise Bioresearch· batch GHK100MAY26-01
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by Sunrise Bioresearch· batch GHK100MAY26-01
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by Ion Peptide· batch GU100-05042026
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by Pepsgpt· batch P-5920245-P
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by Ion Peptide· batch GU50-05042026
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by Ion Peptide· batch COA-2026-VWU77S
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by Ion Peptide· batch COA-2026-BIUPTS
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by Ion Peptide· batch GHU-0504026
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by Ion Peptide· batch U50-0504202026
15 citations indexed for GHK-Cu
rct · 2027
Two-Part Study of the Effects of the X39 Patch on Circulating GHK and GHK-Cu Levels in Healthy Adults
The goal of this clinical trial is to investigate GHK and GHK-Cu blood levels pre- and post-intervention in healthy adults, and to investigate the efficacy of X39 patch on GHK and GHK-Cu blood levels in healthy adults compared to a placebo.
Study · 2026
The Laccase-like Property of GHK-Cu and Its Applications in Colorimetric Sensing of Phenolic Compounds
Laccase plays an important role in the detection and degradation of phenolic compounds, but it is limited by its cost and stability. In this study, the laccase-like property of copper peptide (GHK-Cu) has been revealed.
animal · 2026
Middle-aged mice treated with GHK-Cu peptide administered intraperitoneally or intranasally show behavioral rescue but divergent hippocampal aging programs
animal · 2026
The GHK-Cu delays aging in Caenorhabditis elegans via coordinated regulation of mitochondrial function and activation of DAF-16/SKN-1 pathways
Aging is a complex biological process characterized by progressive functional decline across tissues and increased susceptibility to age-related diseases, with oxidative stress being a key contributing factor.
animal · 2026
Glycyl-L-histidyl-L-lysine-Cu2<sup>+</sup> (GHK-Cu) Attenuates CuSO<sub>4</sub> or LPS induced-inflammation in Zebrafish larvae model
Inflammation serves as a basic defense mechanism against both internal and external threats, while the unresolved or excessive inflammation can lead to irreversible tissue damage.
rct · 2026
Topical GHK-Cu Gel for Acute Skin Wound Healing
This study will evaluate whether a topical gel containing GHK-Cu (a copper(II)-peptide complex) can safely speed up healing of small, standardized skin wounds in healthy adults compared with a matching vehicle gel.