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Copper peptide

GHK-Cu

A naturally occurring copper-binding tripeptide studied in skin and extracellular-matrix research.

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Research context

A naturally occurring copper-binding tripeptide studied in skin and extracellular-matrix research.

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Wang J, Tao K, Huang H, Chang H · Skin research and technology : official journal of International Society for Bioengineering and the Skin (ISBS) [and] International Society for Digital Imaging of Skin (ISDIS) [and] International Society for Skin Imaging (ISSI)

Augmented Skin Beneficial Effects of Thermus Thermophilus and Bacillus Subtilis Mixed-Culture Ferment Extract by Tripeptide GHK-Cu.

pmc 2026
Not yet classified

Jeon S, Maeng J, Lee J, Kim YM, Nam G · Antioxidants (Basel, Switzerland)

A Torilis japonica Extract-GHK-Cu Complex Attenuates Th2 Cytokines and Promotes Keratinocyte Recovery: A Potential Antioxidant Strategy for Atopic Dermatitis.

pmc
Not yet classified

Huang ZJ, Huang RF, Jiao PP, Zheng S, Wang M, Teng FW, Chen T, Zhou ZS, Wang GH, Jiao GL · Materials today. Bio

Copper peptide activated cascade catalysis for glucose regulation and hypoxia reversing in infected diabetic wound healing.

pmc 2026
Not yet classified

Mazzola J, Rosenfeld M, Tucker M, Wezeman J, Ladiges W, Liao G · Research square

Middle-aged mice treated with GHK-Cu peptide administered intraperitoneally or intranasally show behavioral rescue but divergent hippocampal aging programs.

pmc
Not yet classified

Yu X, Yang T, Bei Z, Liu J, Song Y, Wang Q, Li J, Liang S, Qian Z · Bioactive materials

Microenvironment-responsive injectable dynamic hydrogel for sequential antioxidant and tissue regeneration therapy of radiation-induced skin injury.

pmc 2026
Not yet classified

Chen JS, Zhu H, Chai TQ, Yang FQ · Biosensors

The Laccase-like Property of GHK-Cu and Its Applications in Colorimetric Sensing of Phenolic Compounds.

pmc
Not yet classified

· American Chemical Society (ACS)

Phenothiazine-Based Cu(II)-Selective Fluorescent Sensor: GHK-Cu Sensing Applications

crossref
Not yet classified

· American Chemical Society (ACS)

Intermediate Cu(II)-Thiolate Species in the Reduction of Cu(II)GHK by Glutathione: A Handy Chelate for Biological Cu(II) Reduction

crossref
Not yet classified

· American Chemical Society (ACS)

In Vitro and in Vivo Studies of pH-Sensitive GHK-Cu-Incorporated Polyaspartic and Polyacrylic Acid Superabsorbent Polymer

crossref
Not yet classified

Gang Hou, Xiaoming Zhou · European Respiratory Society

Antioxidant and anti-inflammation effect of GHK-Cu in bleomycin-induced pulmonary fibrosis

crossref 2018
Not yet classified

· American Chemical Society (ACS)

Efficient Ternary Polymer Solar Cells with Tunable Crystallinity and Phase Separation of Active Layers via Incorporating GHK-Cu

crossref
Not yet classified

· NIIC SB RAS

X-RAY STUDY OF Cu(II)GHK COPPER-CONTAINING PEPTIDE COMPLEXES

crossref 2017
Not yet classified

Objetivo: Sistematizar as evidências científicas sobre o tripeptídeo complexo de cobre GHK-Cu (glicil-L-histidil-L-lisina-Cu2+) na medicina regenerativa, analisando seus mecanismos moleculares, aplicações clínicas atuais e perspectivas terapêuticas futuras. Métodos: Realizou-se uma revisão sistemática com meta-análise seguindo as diretrizes PRISMA 2020. A busca foi conduzida nas bases...

GHK-Cu NA MEDICINA REGENERATIVA: MECANISMOS MOLECULARES, APLICAÇÕES CLÍNICAS E PERSPECTIVAS TERAPÊUTICAS EM UMA METANÁLISE

crossref 2026
Not yet classified

A.S. Polonskaia Polonskaia, E.A. Shatokhina Shatokhina, L.S. Kruglova Kruglova · Bionika Media

The role of copper tripeptide (GHK-Cu) in the process of skin regeneration

crossref 2020
Not yet classified

Loren Pickart, Anna Margolina · International Journal of Molecular Sciences · 153 citations

Regenerative and Protective Actions of the GHK-Cu Peptide in the Light of the New Gene Data

openalex 2018
Not yet classified

Loren Pickart, Jessica Michelle Vasquez-Soltero, Anna Margolina · Oxidative Medicine and Cellular Longevity · 108 citations

The Human Tripeptide GHK-Cu in Prevention of Oxidative Stress and Degenerative Conditions of Aging: Implications for Cognitive Health

openalex 2012
Not yet classified

Wenhui Ma, Meng Li, Haifeng Ma, Wei Li, Li Liu, Yan Yin et al. · Life Sciences · 87 citations

Protective effects of GHK-Cu in bleomycin-induced pulmonary fibrosis via anti-oxidative stress and anti-inflammation pathways

openalex 2019
Not yet classified

Jeong-Ran Park, Hanbyeol Lee, Seok-In Kim, Se‐Ran Yang · Oncotarget · 60 citations

The tri-peptide GHK-Cu complex ameliorates lipopolysaccharide-induced acute lung injury in mice

openalex 2016
Not yet classified

Leming Sun, Aipeng Li, Yanzi Hu, Yang Li, Li Shang, Lianbing Zhang · Particle & Particle Systems Characterization · 47 citations

Self‐Assembled Fluorescent and Antibacterial GHK‐Cu Nanoparticles for Wound Healing Applications

openalex 2019
Not yet classified

Xinying Wang, Baoquan Liu, Qiang Xu, Haiyang Sun, Meijun Shi, Dan Wang et al. · Wound Repair and Regeneration · 52 citations

GHK‐Cu‐liposomes accelerate scald wound healing in mice by promoting cell proliferation and angiogenesis

openalex 2017
Not yet classified

Michał Dymek, Karolina Olechowska, Katarzyna Hąc-Wydro, Elżbieta S. Sikora · Pharmaceutics · 31 citations

Liposomes as Carriers of GHK-Cu Tripeptide for Cosmetic Application

openalex 2023
Not yet classified

Loren Pickart, Jessica Michelle Vasquez-Soltero, Anna Margolina · Cosmetics · 49 citations

GHK-Cu may Prevent Oxidative Stress in Skin by Regulating Copper and Modifying Expression of Numerous Antioxidant Genes

openalex 2015
Not yet classified

Luansritisakul C, Chiang MC, Burns SL, Fonseca ACG

Peptides in Regenerative Medicine: A Comprehensive Review of Clinical Applications in Tissue Repair and Chronic Pain Management.

pubmed
Not yet classified

Tewari K, Liu TP, Im C, Hamad C, Petrigliano F, Cheung EC, Kremen TJ Jr

Peptide Supplements and Their Therapeutic Applications in Sports Medicine.

pubmed
Not yet classified

Mokhtar J, Mohamad B, Haddad J, Said A, Menon A, Kreutz-Rodrigues L, Vyas KS, Cetrulo CL Jr, Lellouch AG

The Regenerative Potential of GHK-Cu in Aesthetic Medicine.

pubmed
Not yet classified

Xie LH, Zhou XH, Wen WQ, Wang W, Gui P, Li L, Wang GH

A tea exosome-integrated self‑oxygenating cascade chitosan/oxidized alginate hydrogel for remodeling the hyperglycemic and hypoxic microenvironment in diabetic wound healing.

pubmed
Not yet classified

Wang J, Tao K, Huang H, Chang H

Augmented Skin Beneficial Effects of Thermus Thermophilus and Bacillus Subtilis Mixed-Culture Ferment Extract by Tripeptide GHK-Cu.

pubmed 2026
Not yet classified

Jeon S, Maeng J, Lee J, Kim YM, Nam G

A Torilis japonica Extract-GHK-Cu Complex Attenuates Th2 Cytokines and Promotes Keratinocyte Recovery: A Potential Antioxidant Strategy for Atopic Dermatitis.

pubmed
Not yet classified

Huang ZJ, Huang RF, Jiao PP, Zheng S, Wang M, Teng FW, Chen T, Zhou ZS, Wang GH, Jiao GL

Copper peptide activated cascade catalysis for glucose regulation and hypoxia reversing in infected diabetic wound healing.

pubmed 2026
Not yet classified

Su J, Zhang Y, Cao Y, Ren T, Zhang K, Chen D, Yin J

Hierarchical regulation and mechanism of "open-hollow-fibrous network" structures: Osteogenic-angiogenic coupling responses of poly(γ-benzyl-L-glutamate) microspheres.

pubmed 2026
Clinical trial

The goal of this clinical trial is to investigate GHK and GHK-Cu blood levels pre- and post-intervention in healthy adults, and to investigate the efficacy of X39 patch on GHK and GHK-Cu blood levels in healthy adults compared to a placebo. The main questions it...

Two-Part Study of the Effects of the X39 Patch on Circulating GHK and GHK-Cu Levels in Healthy Adults

clinicaltrials 2026
Clinical trial

This is a phase IV, unblinded, open-label study assessing the impact on skin quality, hydration, and barrier of three (3) Hydrafacial treatments in healthy adults of Fitzpatrick Skin Types I \& II, III, IV, V \& VI, 30 to 55 years of age. Efficacy and...

Trial Assessing the Impact on Facial Skin Quality, Hydration, and Skin Barrier of Three (3) Hydrafacial Treatments in Adults of All Skin Types.

clinicaltrials 2023
Clinical trial

This study will evaluate whether a topical gel containing GHK-Cu (a copper(II)-peptide complex) can safely speed up healing of small, standardized skin wounds in healthy adults compared with a matching vehicle gel. Participants will receive two small punch-biopsy wounds on the upper arm; each wound...

Topical GHK-Cu Gel for Acute Skin Wound Healing

clinicaltrials 2026
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Mateescu DM, Gavrilescu DM, Mincioaga RI, Pah AM, Toma AO, Serban DV, Avram CA, Craciun ML, Enache B, Muresan CO

GHK-Cu as a Bioactive Metallopeptide and Drug-Delivery Cargo: Coordination Chemistry, Formulation Science, Therapeutic Evidence, and a Translational Roadmap.

pubmed
Not yet classified

Najafi N, Maatouk H, Vardanyan KG, Vartanian KB, Agrawal DK

A Systematic Review of the Mechanisms and Therapeutic Applications of GHK-Cu (Glycyl-L-Histidyl-L-Lysine-Copper Complex) in Topical Microneedle Delivery: A Case for Expanded Clinical Trials.

pubmed 2026
Not yet classified

Najafi N, Maatouk H, Vardanyan KG, Vartanian KB, Agrawal DK · Archives of internal medicine research

A Systematic Review of the Mechanisms and Therapeutic Applications of GHK-Cu (Glycyl-L-Histidyl-L-Lysine-Copper Complex) in Topical Microneedle Delivery: A Case for Expanded Clinical Trials.

pmc 2026
Not yet classified

Mateescu DM, Gavrilescu DM, Mincioaga RI, Pah AM, Toma AO, Serban DV, Avram CA, Craciun ML, Enache B, Muresan CO · Pharmaceutics

GHK-Cu as a Bioactive Metallopeptide and Drug-Delivery Cargo: Coordination Chemistry, Formulation Science, Therapeutic Evidence, and a Translational Roadmap.

pmc 2026

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Clinical Trial

3 records
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Topical GHK-Cu Gel for Acute Skin Wound Healing

This study will evaluate whether a topical gel containing GHK-Cu (a copper(II)-peptide complex) can safely speed up healing of small, standardized skin wounds in healthy adults compared with a matching vehicle gel. Participants will receive two small punch-biopsy...

NCT074375862026-02-22
clinicaltrialsAutomated import

Two-Part Study of the Effects of the X39 Patch on Circulating GHK and GHK-Cu Levels in Healthy Adults

The goal of this clinical trial is to investigate GHK and GHK-Cu blood levels pre- and post-intervention in healthy adults, and to investigate the efficacy of X39 patch on GHK and GHK-Cu blood levels in healthy adults compared...

NCT077063612026-07-08
clinicaltrialsAutomated import

Trial Assessing the Impact on Facial Skin Quality, Hydration, and Skin Barrier of Three (3) Hydrafacial Treatments in Adults of All Skin Types.

This is a phase IV, unblinded, open-label study assessing the impact on skin quality, hydration, and barrier of three (3) Hydrafacial treatments in healthy adults of Fitzpatrick Skin Types I \& II, III, IV, V \& VI, 30...

NCT059327322023-06-15

Publication

10 records
pubmedAutomated import

Hierarchical regulation and mechanism of "open-hollow-fibrous network" structures: Osteogenic-angiogenic coupling responses of poly(γ-benzyl-L-glutamate) microspheres.

Su J, Zhang Y, Cao Y, Ren T, Zhang K, Chen D, Yin J

423200902026-11-01
pubmedAutomated import

Augmented Skin Beneficial Effects of Thermus Thermophilus and Bacillus Subtilis Mixed-Culture Ferment Extract by Tripeptide GHK-Cu.

Wang J, Tao K, Huang H, Chang H

425735382026-08-01
pubmedAutomated import

Copper peptide activated cascade catalysis for glucose regulation and hypoxia reversing in infected diabetic wound healing.

Huang ZJ, Huang RF, Jiao PP, Zheng S, Wang M, Teng FW, Chen T, Zhou ZS, Wang GH, Jiao GL

424046282026-08-01
pubmedAutomated import

A Systematic Review of the Mechanisms and Therapeutic Applications of GHK-Cu (Glycyl-L-Histidyl-L-Lysine-Copper Complex) in Topical Microneedle Delivery: A Case for Expanded Clinical Trials.

Najafi N, Maatouk H, Vardanyan KG, Vartanian KB, Agrawal DK

427877702026-07-01
pubmedAutomated import

GHK-Cu as a Bioactive Metallopeptide and Drug-Delivery Cargo: Coordination Chemistry, Formulation Science, Therapeutic Evidence, and a Translational Roadmap.

Mateescu DM, Gavrilescu DM, Mincioaga RI, Pah AM, Toma AO, Serban DV, Avram CA, Craciun ML, Enache B, Muresan CO

4279725327 Sep 2026
pubmedAutomated import

Peptides in Regenerative Medicine: A Comprehensive Review of Clinical Applications in Tissue Repair and Chronic Pain Management.

Luansritisakul C, Chiang MC, Burns SL, Fonseca ACG

4263586527 Sep 2026
pubmedAutomated import

The Regenerative Potential of GHK-Cu in Aesthetic Medicine.

Mokhtar J, Mohamad B, Haddad J, Said A, Menon A, Kreutz-Rodrigues L, Vyas KS, Cetrulo CL Jr, Lellouch AG

4261952927 Sep 2026
pubmedAutomated import

A tea exosome-integrated self‑oxygenating cascade chitosan/oxidized alginate hydrogel for remodeling the hyperglycemic and hypoxic microenvironment in diabetic wound healing.

Xie LH, Zhou XH, Wen WQ, Wang W, Gui P, Li L, Wang GH

4258665727 Sep 2026
pubmedAutomated import

Peptide Supplements and Their Therapeutic Applications in Sports Medicine.

Tewari K, Liu TP, Im C, Hamad C, Petrigliano F, Cheung EC, Kremen TJ Jr

4257844527 Sep 2026
pubmedAutomated import

A Torilis japonica Extract-GHK-Cu Complex Attenuates Th2 Cytokines and Promotes Keratinocyte Recovery: A Potential Antioxidant Strategy for Atopic Dermatitis.

Jeon S, Maeng J, Lee J, Kim YM, Nam G

4251054927 Sep 2026

Open Access Article

8 records
pmcAutomated import

GHK-Cu as a Bioactive Metallopeptide and Drug-Delivery Cargo: Coordination Chemistry, Formulation Science, Therapeutic Evidence, and a Translational Roadmap.

Mateescu DM, Gavrilescu DM, Mincioaga RI, Pah AM, Toma AO, Serban DV, Avram CA, Craciun ML, Enache B, Muresan CO · Pharmaceutics

PMC136104392026-09-01
pmcAutomated import

Microenvironment-responsive injectable dynamic hydrogel for sequential antioxidant and tissue regeneration therapy of radiation-induced skin injury.

Yu X, Yang T, Bei Z, Liu J, Song Y, Wang Q, Li J, Liang S, Qian Z · Bioactive materials

PMC131234012026-09-01
pmcAutomated import

Augmented Skin Beneficial Effects of Thermus Thermophilus and Bacillus Subtilis Mixed-Culture Ferment Extract by Tripeptide GHK-Cu.

Wang J, Tao K, Huang H, Chang H · Skin research and technology : official journal of International Society for Bioengineering and the Skin (ISBS) [and] International Society for Digital Imaging of Skin (ISDIS) [and] International Society for...

PMC134558142026-08-01
pmcAutomated import

Copper peptide activated cascade catalysis for glucose regulation and hypoxia reversing in infected diabetic wound healing.

Huang ZJ, Huang RF, Jiao PP, Zheng S, Wang M, Teng FW, Chen T, Zhou ZS, Wang GH, Jiao GL · Materials today. Bio

PMC133306882026-08-01
pmcAutomated import

A Systematic Review of the Mechanisms and Therapeutic Applications of GHK-Cu (Glycyl-L-Histidyl-L-Lysine-Copper Complex) in Topical Microneedle Delivery: A Case for Expanded Clinical Trials.

Najafi N, Maatouk H, Vardanyan KG, Vartanian KB, Agrawal DK · Archives of internal medicine research

PMC136040222026-07-01
pmcAutomated import

A Torilis japonica Extract-GHK-Cu Complex Attenuates Th2 Cytokines and Promotes Keratinocyte Recovery: A Potential Antioxidant Strategy for Atopic Dermatitis.

Jeon S, Maeng J, Lee J, Kim YM, Nam G · Antioxidants (Basel, Switzerland)

PMC1340585227 Sep 2026
pmcAutomated import

Middle-aged mice treated with GHK-Cu peptide administered intraperitoneally or intranasally show behavioral rescue but divergent hippocampal aging programs.

Mazzola J, Rosenfeld M, Tucker M, Wezeman J, Ladiges W, Liao G · Research square

PMC1323241627 Sep 2026
pmcAutomated import

The Laccase-like Property of GHK-Cu and Its Applications in Colorimetric Sensing of Phenolic Compounds.

Chen JS, Zhu H, Chai TQ, Yang FQ · Biosensors

PMC1311536227 Sep 2026

Scholarly Work

8 records
crossrefAutomated import

GHK-Cu NA MEDICINA REGENERATIVA: MECANISMOS MOLECULARES, APLICAÇÕES CLÍNICAS E PERSPECTIVAS TERAPÊUTICAS EM UMA METANÁLISE

Objetivo: Sistematizar as evidências científicas sobre o tripeptídeo complexo de cobre GHK-Cu (glicil-L-histidil-L-lisina-Cu2+) na medicina regenerativa, analisando seus mecanismos moleculares, aplicações clínicas atuais e perspectivas terapêuticas futuras. Métodos: Realizou-se uma revisão sistemática com meta-análise seguindo as diretrizes PRISMA...

10.51891/rease.v12i3.247452026-03-19
crossrefAutomated import

The role of copper tripeptide (GHK-Cu) in the process of skin regeneration

A.S. Polonskaia Polonskaia, E.A. Shatokhina Shatokhina, L.S. Kruglova Kruglova · Bionika Media

10.18565/pharmateca.2020.8.78-822020-07-31
crossrefAutomated import

Antioxidant and anti-inflammation effect of GHK-Cu in bleomycin-induced pulmonary fibrosis

Gang Hou, Xiaoming Zhou · European Respiratory Society

10.1183/13993003.congress-2018.pa29572018-09-15
crossrefAutomated import

X-RAY STUDY OF Cu(II)GHK COPPER-CONTAINING PEPTIDE COMPLEXES

· NIIC SB RAS

10.15372/jsc201706202017-01-01
crossrefAutomated import

Phenothiazine-Based Cu(II)-Selective Fluorescent Sensor: GHK-Cu Sensing Applications

· American Chemical Society (ACS)

10.1021/acs.joc.3c01600.s00127 Sep 2026
crossrefAutomated import

Intermediate Cu(II)-Thiolate Species in the Reduction of Cu(II)GHK by Glutathione: A Handy Chelate for Biological Cu(II) Reduction

· American Chemical Society (ACS)

10.1021/acs.inorgchem.1c02669.s00127 Sep 2026
crossrefAutomated import

In Vitro and in Vivo Studies of pH-Sensitive GHK-Cu-Incorporated Polyaspartic and Polyacrylic Acid Superabsorbent Polymer

· American Chemical Society (ACS)

10.1021/acsomega.9b00655.s00127 Sep 2026
crossrefAutomated import

Efficient Ternary Polymer Solar Cells with Tunable Crystallinity and Phase Separation of Active Layers via Incorporating GHK-Cu

· American Chemical Society (ACS)

10.1021/acsami.1c12326.s00127 Sep 2026

Article

8 records
openalexAutomated import

Liposomes as Carriers of GHK-Cu Tripeptide for Cosmetic Application

Michał Dymek, Karolina Olechowska, Katarzyna Hąc-Wydro, Elżbieta S. Sikora · Pharmaceutics · 31 citations

10.3390/pharmaceutics151024852023-10-18
openalexAutomated import

Protective effects of GHK-Cu in bleomycin-induced pulmonary fibrosis via anti-oxidative stress and anti-inflammation pathways

Wenhui Ma, Meng Li, Haifeng Ma, Wei Li, Li Liu, Yan Yin et al. · Life Sciences · 87 citations

10.1016/j.lfs.2019.1171392019-12-03
openalexAutomated import

Self‐Assembled Fluorescent and Antibacterial GHK‐Cu Nanoparticles for Wound Healing Applications

Leming Sun, Aipeng Li, Yanzi Hu, Yang Li, Li Shang, Lianbing Zhang · Particle & Particle Systems Characterization · 47 citations

10.1002/ppsc.2018004202019-02-27
openalexAutomated import

Regenerative and Protective Actions of the GHK-Cu Peptide in the Light of the New Gene Data

Loren Pickart, Anna Margolina · International Journal of Molecular Sciences · 153 citations

10.3390/ijms190719872018-07-07
openalexAutomated import

GHK‐Cu‐liposomes accelerate scald wound healing in mice by promoting cell proliferation and angiogenesis

Xinying Wang, Baoquan Liu, Qiang Xu, Haiyang Sun, Meijun Shi, Dan Wang et al. · Wound Repair and Regeneration · 52 citations

10.1111/wrr.125202017-04-01
openalexAutomated import

The tri-peptide GHK-Cu complex ameliorates lipopolysaccharide-induced acute lung injury in mice

Jeong-Ran Park, Hanbyeol Lee, Seok-In Kim, Se‐Ran Yang · Oncotarget · 60 citations

10.18632/oncotarget.111682016-08-10
openalexAutomated import

GHK-Cu may Prevent Oxidative Stress in Skin by Regulating Copper and Modifying Expression of Numerous Antioxidant Genes

Loren Pickart, Jessica Michelle Vasquez-Soltero, Anna Margolina · Cosmetics · 49 citations

10.3390/cosmetics20302362015-07-28
openalexAutomated import

The Human Tripeptide GHK-Cu in Prevention of Oxidative Stress and Degenerative Conditions of Aging: Implications for Cognitive Health

Loren Pickart, Jessica Michelle Vasquez-Soltero, Anna Margolina · Oxidative Medicine and Cellular Longevity · 108 citations

10.1155/2012/3248322012-01-01
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