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GHK-Cu: research hub

Everything Sable publishes on GHK-Cu in one place: sourced reference facts, every vial size with its current price and the latest named UK price check, how to check a certificate of analysis, 112 answered research questions and 60 side-by-side comparisons. Research use only.

See the GHK-Cu research hub for every Sable page on GHK-Cu.

GHK-Cu: reference facts

8 GHK-Cu values, each linked to its public source; see the GHK-Cu reference page.

Synonymscopper tripeptide-1; prezatide copper; glycyl-L-histidyl-L-lysine copper complex (pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov)
Compound classpeptide-copper complex (pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov)
CAS Registry Number89030-95-5 (pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov)
SequenceGly-His-Lys (copper(II) complex) (pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov)
Molecular formulaC14H23CuN6O4+ (pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov)
Molecular weight402.92 g/mol (pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov)
PubChem CID71587328 (pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov)
Storage (lyophilised)-20 °C, dry, protected from light (sigmaaldrich.com)

Calculated sequence properties

Computed from the listed sequence. See the methodology.

Length3 residues
Theoretical pI9.7 (calculated from sequence)
Net charge at pH 71.22 (calculated)
Structure notevalues for the free GHK peptide; the Cu(II) complex is not modelled

Sizes and prices at Sable

VialPricePer mgUK same-size check (2026-10-16)
5 mg£5.47£1.09no same-size match
10 mg£10.69£1.07no same-size match
20 mg£16.09£0.80no same-size match
30 mg£19.69£0.66no same-size match
50 mg£10.93£0.22lowest other £10.95 across 16 UK sellers
100 mg£24.98£0.25lowest other £25.00 across 10 UK sellers

Multi-vial pricing on the same item: 3+ vials 10% off, 5+ vials 15% off, 10+ vials 20% off. Every lot has a certificate of analysis: CoA library.

Typical analytical method

HPLC columnC18 reversed-phase (100-120 A pore)
Mobile phaseA: water + 0.1% TFA; B: acetonitrile + 0.1% TFA; linear gradient (e.g. 5-65% B over 20-30 min)
Detection214-220 nm (peptide bond)

General literature method. The lot CoA records the method actually used. How to read an HPLC chromatogram.

Lyophilised storage on file: GHK-Cu

From the Sable storage reference (lyophilised material only; temperature, light, moisture). Literature basis is linked per row. See peptide storage.

CompoundLyophilised storageLight / notes
GHK-Cu-20 C long term (-80 C acceptable), sealed and desiccated; 2-8 C for weeksprotect from light; copper/lipopeptide: avoid chelating buffers (source)

Typical analytical method: GHK-Cu

Reference HPLC and MS conditions from the Sable analytical-methods file; a lot's CoA states the method actually used. See how to read a CoA.

CompoundHPLC column / detectionMS / expected ion
GHK-CuC18 reversed-phase (100-120 A pore); 214-220 nm (peptide bond)ESI-MS (positive mode); LC-MS for identity; [M+1H]1+ ~403.9; [M+2H]2+ ~202.5; [M+3H]3+ ~135.3

GHK-Cu: UK sellers in the latest check

Checked on 16 Oct 2026. In-stock single-vial listings only.

SellerSizePriceStockChecked on
Sable Peptides50 mg£10.93In stock16 Oct 2026
aurum-labs.co50 mg£10.95In stock16 Oct 2026
PEPEtides UK50 mg£15.00In stock16 Oct 2026
Biohack Peptides50 mg£16.99In stock16 Oct 2026
Ascend Peptides UK50 mg£19.99In stock16 Oct 2026
Peptide Shop50 mg£19.99In stock16 Oct 2026
Peptify UK50 mg£19.99In stock16 Oct 2026
Peptide Central UK50 mg£23.99In stock16 Oct 2026
UK Peptide Lab50 mg£23.99In stock16 Oct 2026
peptidesuk.com50 mg£24.95In stock16 Oct 2026
Crown Peptides50 mg£24.99In stock16 Oct 2026
PeptidesX50 mg£24.99In stock16 Oct 2026
Simply Peptides50 mg£24.99In stock16 Oct 2026
Regen Peptides50 mg£25.00In stock16 Oct 2026
researchpeptide.co.uk50 mg£25.00In stock16 Oct 2026
purepeptidesuk.com50 mg£26.00In stock16 Oct 2026
Tested Peptides50 mg£26.99In stock16 Oct 2026
Sable Peptides100 mg£24.98In stock16 Oct 2026
PEPEtides UK100 mg£25.00In stock16 Oct 2026
Ascend Peptides UK100 mg£34.99In stock16 Oct 2026
UK Peptide Lab100 mg£34.99In stock16 Oct 2026
Regen Peptides100 mg£40.00In stock16 Oct 2026
researchpeptide.co.uk100 mg£40.00In stock16 Oct 2026
PeptidesX100 mg£44.99In stock16 Oct 2026
Tested Peptides100 mg£45.99In stock16 Oct 2026
Simply Peptides100 mg£47.99In stock16 Oct 2026
Crown Peptides100 mg£48.99In stock16 Oct 2026
Peptide Coding UK100 mg£50.00In stock16 Oct 2026

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How we check: an automated read of each seller's public product listing on the date shown. Same compound and same mg size only, single vials, in-stock listings only, prices as listed including VAT and excluding postage. A seller or price not confirmed in the latest run is left out, and rows older than 2 days are hidden. Prices can change after the check; the seller's own page is authoritative. Spotted an error? Email hello@sablepeptides.co.uk and we will check and correct it.

Buy and prices (13)

Reference and science (3)

Quality and documents (4)

GHK-Cu questions (112)

GHK-Cu compared (60)

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Primary literature

  1. Stimulation of collagen synthesis in fibroblast cultures by the tripeptide-copper complex glycyl-L-histidyl-L-lysine-Cu2+ FEBS Lett (1988). PubMed 3169264 · doi:10.1016/0014-5793(88)80509-x
  2. The tripeptide-copper complex glycyl-L-histidyl-L-lysine-Cu2+ stimulates matrix metalloproteinase-2 expression by fibroblast cultures Life Sci (2000). PubMed 11045606 · doi:10.1016/s0024-3205(00)00803-1
  3. The interaction of copper(II) and glycyl-L-histidyl-L-lysine, a growth-modulating tripeptide from plasma Biochem J (1981). PubMed 7340824 · doi:10.1042/bj1990649

Cited for chemistry and laboratory context only. Each PubMed ID was checked against the PubMed record on 14 October 2026. Research use only.

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