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GHK-Cu

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GHK-Cu

From AED 335.00

Copper-binding tripeptide for skin regeneration, hair growth, and connective tissue support.
  • SKUNC-GHKCU-50
  • StatusBackordered
  • FormatLyophilized vial
  • VerificationCOA included
Also available as NuroPen™
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— About

GHK-Cu is a naturally occurring copper-binding tripeptide (glycyl-L-histidyl-L-lysine:copper). Studied for wound healing, skin regeneration, hair growth, and anti-aging. Sits in the Aesthetics & Regenerative category.

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  • cGMP-certified manufacturing partner
  • Independent COA · ≥99% purity
  • Cold-chain dispatch · 1-3 day UAE delivery
  • Discreet, unlabeled outer packaging
Shipping & delivery

Cold-chain dispatched within 1–3 business days from Abu Dhabi. UAE delivery 1–3 days; GCC 3–5 days; international 7–21 days where lawful. Free UAE delivery on orders over AED 900.

Quality & testing

Sealed lyophilized peptide powder under inert atmosphere. No fillers, no flow agents, no excipients beyond the standard lyo cake matrix. Each batch is independently lab-tested for purity (HPLC), identity (mass spec), heavy metals, and microbial load. Batch-matched Certificates of Analysis are available on request to verified buyers, email [email protected] with your order number.

Storage & handling

Lyophilized vials are stable at room temperature in the original packaging. Once reconstituted, store refrigerated (2–8°C) and use within the compound's stability window. The Dosage Calculator notes per-compound stability.

— Tools for this compound

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— Why this compound

A copper tripeptide first isolated from human plasma. The molecule that keeps surfacing in skin and connective tissue regeneration literature.

— How it works

Mechanism & pathways

Glycyl-Histidyl-Lysine bound to copper(II) is a tripeptide first isolated from human plasma in the 1970s. Plasma concentrations decline with age, and that observation has driven decades of research into its role in tissue maintenance and repair.

The compound functions as a copper carrier with binding affinity tuned for transfer to copper-dependent enzymes, including those involved in collagen and elastin crosslinking. Beyond its transport role, the literature describes broad gene expression effects: studies report differential regulation of hundreds of genes related to remodeling, antioxidant response, and inflammation.

Research interest concentrates on dermal remodeling, hair follicle dynamics, and connective tissue research, with a smaller body of work on cognitive and immune-related research questions.

— Research focus

What the literature looks at

Research-framed mechanisms studied for this compound. Citations below describe published work; they do not represent product claims.

Skin remodeling

Studies report effects on dermal collagen synthesis, fibroblast activity, and decorin expression in skin research models.

Connective tissue

Copper is cofactor for lysyl oxidase. Research describes how GHK-Cu supports collagen and elastin crosslinking processes.

Inflammation modulation

Preclinical work reports modulation of inflammatory cytokine profiles and TGF-beta signaling in repair-relevant tissue.

Hair follicle dynamics

Studies have measured effects on dermal papilla cell proliferation and the anagen-telogen cycling implicated in follicle research.

— Operational notes

Reconstitution & protocol

  1. 01

    Reconstitute

    Add bacteriostatic water to the lyophilized vial along the wall, never directly onto the cake. Swirl gently, do not shake. Powder should fully dissolve into a clear solution.

  2. 02

    Store

    Refrigerate (2–8 °C) immediately after reconstitution. Keep upright in the original packaging away from light. Lyophilized vials stay stable at room temperature in their original sealed packaging.

  3. 03

    Protocol window

    Use within the compound stability window noted on the COA. Protocols vary by compound, see the Dosage Calculator for per-compound timing and the Ingredient Library entry for research-grade reference ranges.

  4. 04

    Stability

    Reconstituted shelf life is compound-specific. Discard the vial if the solution shows visible cloudiness, particulates, or color change. The Calculator notes per-compound stability windows.

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— Published research

Selected citations

Citations below describe published research on the compound. They do not represent claims about NuroCore products.

  1. 01
    GHK Peptide as a Natural Modulator of Multiple Cellular Pathways in Skin Regeneration

    Surveys the documented gene expression effects of the GHK family in dermal models.

  2. 02
    GHK-Cu and Hair Follicle Stem Cells (in vitro)

    Examines effects on dermal papilla cell behavior and follicle cycling markers.

  3. 03
    Copper Tripeptide GHK-Cu Increases Type I Collagen Production in Dermal Fibroblasts

    Quantifies type I collagen response in human dermal fibroblast cultures.

  4. 04
    GHK Peptide and Anti-Aging: A Mini-Review

    Compact overview of GHK-Cu in skin remodeling and antioxidant response research.

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— Frequently asked

Questions, answered.

Are your products safe?

Every batch is independently tested for purity, identity, heavy metals, and microbial contamination before it ships. Formulations use clinical-evidence doses, not under-doses dressed up as a "complex". For any specific medical concern, please consult a qualified healthcare professional.

How fast does delivery arrive in the UAE?

Most UAE orders arrive within 1–3 business days. Cold-chain dispatched, discreet packaging. Cash on Delivery is available across the UAE if you'd rather not share card details online.

Do you ship internationally?

Yes, where lawful. GCC countries typically arrive in 3–5 business days; further international destinations in 7–21 days depending on customs. Buyers are responsible for confirming legality of import in their jurisdiction.

Is the checkout secure?

Yes. The site uses bank-level encryption end to end. Payments run through Ziina (UAE-licensed) and Tabby (regulated BNPL); we never see card data on our servers. Cash on Delivery is also available across the UAE.

Will my order arrive discreetly?

Yes. Outer packaging is unmarked, with no NuroCore branding, no compound names, and no health-product references. Just a plain shipping carton. Your privacy is part of the product.

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