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Updated 2026-06-01. Numbers and descriptions here follow the published literature rather than marketing material.
Material described in research and cosmetic supply chains is typically a synthetic peptide supplied as a lyophilized powder. Purity is commonly reported through chromatographic separation, often at 95 percent or higher, while copper content is confirmed by separate elemental analysis. Batch variation in color and solubility can reflect residual counter-ions, moisture, or partial oxidation of the peptide. Because the complex is not a single regulatory entity, specifications differ between suppliers and are not standardized internationally.
GHK-Cu is a coordination complex formed between the tripeptide glycyl-L-histidyl-L-lysine and a copper(II) ion. The peptide binds copper through its histidine imidazole nitrogen, its terminal amino group, and a deprotonated amide nitrogen, creating a stable chelate ring. The resulting complex carries a distinctive blue to blue-violet color, which arises from copper d-d electronic transitions. In the solid state it is usually handled as a powder, while in solution the complex can dissociate and re-form depending on pH and competing ligands. The name copper tripeptide-1 is widely used in ingredient listings.
Dry material is typically held at low temperature, often around minus twenty degrees Celsius, and protected from moisture and light. Copper complexes can release their metal ion under acidic conditions or in the presence of competing chelators. Hydrolysis of the peptide backbone is a slower but real pathway, and the histidine residue is susceptible to oxidation over long periods. Stability statements therefore depend on formulation, pH, and container, and they should be read as conditional rather than absolute.
Identity and purity are usually assessed with reversed-phase high-performance liquid chromatography, often paired with mass spectrometry. Copper content is measured separately by techniques such as inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry or atomic absorption. Amino acid analysis confirms the peptide sequence after hydrolysis. Because the metal and the peptide can be quantified independently, a complete certificate of analysis normally reports both values rather than a single purity figure. This separation of measurements is important when comparing suppliers.
| Property | Value | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Molecular formula | C14H24N6O4 | Free tripeptide, without copper |
| Molecular weight | About 340 g/mol | Peptide portion only |
| Appearance | Blue to violet powder | Color from copper coordination |
| Solubility | Soluble in water | pH influences dissolution |
| Common synonyms | Copper tripeptide-1, Cu-GHK | Seen on ingredient labels |
Commercial products list GHK-Cu as copper tripeptide-1, a cosmetic ingredient. Formulators value its blue color and water solubility, which allow incorporation into serums, creams, and masks. Regulatory treatment varies: in the United States it appears in cosmetics, while some jurisdictions classify certain claims as drug-like. The compound is not an approved drug for any indication. Studies continue to examine its effects on skin, hair, and wound repair, but dosage, delivery, and long-term safety questions remain open.
GHK-Cu is a coordination complex formed between the tripeptide glycyl-L-histidyl-L-lysine and copper(II). The peptide sequence consists of glycine, histidine, and lysine, and its imidazole and amino groups provide binding sites for the metal ion. In the complex, copper is held through nitrogen donors from the histidine side chain, the N-terminal amine, and deprotonated amide nitrogens. The resulting compound is intensely blue and water-soluble. It occurs naturally in human plasma, saliva, and urine at low concentrations.
Identity and purity are normally checked by reversed-phase high-performance liquid chromatography, often coupled to mass spectrometry. The peptide absorbs in the ultraviolet region, and the copper complex also shows a broad visible absorption band that can be followed spectroscopically. Copper content is measured separately, for example by inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry or atomic absorption spectroscopy, because the peptide assay alone does not confirm how much metal is bound. Purity figures therefore need a stated basis: peptide peak area, copper content, or both.
Aqueous GHK-Cu solutions are less stable than the dry powder. Light, dissolved oxygen and elevated temperature all accelerate loss of the intact complex, and the main observable changes are fading of the blue colour and the appearance of peptide fragments. Acidic conditions protonate the histidine imidazole and weaken copper binding, while strongly alkaline conditions promote hydrolysis of the peptide backbone. Because several degradation routes operate at once, a single shelf-life figure does not describe all storage conditions.
Stability of GHK-Cu in solution depends on pH, temperature, buffer composition, and oxygen exposure. The copper center can undergo reduction or dissociation, especially in the presence of strong metal chelators such as EDTA. Aqueous solutions are often prepared fresh or stored frozen to limit degradation. Lyophilized solid is more stable than liquid formulations, but it can absorb moisture and should be kept dry. Light exposure may also affect copper complexes, though the effect is often modest.
Purity assessment typically involves high-performance liquid chromatography for the peptide and atomic spectroscopy for copper content. The ratio of copper to peptide is a key quality parameter; a value near one indicates proper stoichiometry. Impurities can include free peptide, copper salts, and truncated sequences from synthesis. Because the complex is dynamic, sample preparation and mobile-phase conditions can shift the observed species. Reported purity values therefore depend on the analytical method and should be interpreted with that context.
Characterizing GHK-Cu requires methods that distinguish the intact complex from free peptide and unbound copper. UV-visible absorption around 600 nm provides a rapid check for copper coordination, while circular dichroism reports on peptide secondary structure. Mass spectrometry confirms the peptide mass and can detect copper adducts under carefully controlled conditions. Electron paramagnetic resonance is particularly informative for Cu(II) because it reveals the ligand field symmetry. No single technique fully defines the complex, so laboratories combine orthogonal methods.
The sequence carries three residues in the order glycine, histidine, lysine, which places a small, flexible chain around a single metal centre. Compared with larger copper-binding proteins, the complex is compact and its coordination chemistry can be reproduced with synthetic peptide in a laboratory. Published structural work agrees on the nitrogen donor set but differs in the exact geometry assigned under some conditions, so the arrangement is best treated as well characterised in outline rather than fixed in every detail.
GHK-Cu is a coordination complex formed between the tripeptide glycyl-L-histidyl-L-lysine and a copper(II) ion. The peptide was isolated from human plasma in the early 1970s by Loren Pickart, who observed that a plasma fraction from young donors stimulated growth in cultured liver cells. The copper-bound form is abbreviated GHK-Cu, while the metal-free peptide is written simply as GHK. In the research literature the complex also appears as copper tripeptide-1 and as glycyl-histidyl-lysine copper complex.
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It is a complex of the tripeptide glycyl-L-histidyl-L-lysine with a copper(II) ion. The peptide coordinates the metal through its histidine, amino terminus, and an amide nitrogen. It is often listed simply as copper tripeptide-1.
The peptide and its copper form have been detected in human plasma, saliva, and urine. Early reports describe levels that fall with age. The functional meaning of these pools is still debated.
Chromatographic separation gives peptide purity, often reported as a percentage. Copper content is checked by a separate elemental method. Moisture and counter-ions may be reported as well.
The colour comes from electronic transitions in the coordinated copper(II) ion. Ligand field effects absorb part of the visible spectrum. A colourless or greenish sample may indicate degraded material.