GHK-Cu
Skin & repair · By Preptide Pro editorial team · Last updated
GHK-Cu is a skin & repair peptide, and it is not FDA-approved. A naturally occurring copper-binding tripeptide (glycyl-histidyl-lysine). Studied in skin, hair and wound-healing research and used in cosmetic products.
Not FDA-approvedChemistry (PubChem)
| PubChem CID | 139035031 |
|---|---|
| CAS number | Not listed |
| Molecular formula | C14H21CuN6O4- |
| Molecular weight | 400.9 g/mol |
| Other names | Copper tripeptide, GHK-Cu, EX-A13486 |
Is GHK-Cu FDA-approved?
Not FDA-approved. No matching NDA or BLA was found in openFDA (Drugs@FDA).
How much research is there on GHK-Cu?
PubMed lists 202 records for “GHK-Cu OR "copper tripeptide"”, of which 2 are tagged as human clinical trials.
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This is general research information, not medical advice. Check with a clinician before using any compound.