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| Attribute |  |
|---|---|
| Category | Skin |
| Evidence grade | B Limited human data |
| Regulatory status | Not approved — research use only |
| Human amounts | None establishedDosing reference Study durations |
| Format | Lyophilized vial |
| Type | Single compound |
| Molecular formula | C14H23CuN6O4+ |
| Molecular weight | 402.92 g/mol |
| CAS number | 89030-95-5 |
| Sequence | Gly- |
| References | 13 |
| Summary | GHK-Cu is the copper(II) complex of the naturally occurring tripeptide glycyl-histidyl-lysine. It has been examined in cell, tissue and animal models of wound repair and gene expression, with only small human studies of topical cosmetic products. It is not an approved drug. |