Copper tripeptide

Description: Copper tripeptide (GHK-Cu) is a naturally occurring copper complex of the tripeptide glycyl-L-histidyl-L-lysine, with a strong affinity for copper(II). First isolated from human plasma, it is also found in saliva and urine. Target: Endogenous Metabolite, Others. Smiles: C(N[C@@H](CCCCN)C([O-])=O)(=O)[C@H]1[N-]2[Cu+2]([N]=3C(C1)=CNC3)[NH2]CC2=O. References: Pollard JD, et al. Effects of copper tripeptide on the growth and expression of growth factors by normal and irradiated fibroblasts. Arch Facial Plast Surg. 2005 Jan-Feb,7(1):27-31.