GHK-Cu
Preclinical — cells or animals
Research-only / investigational — not FDA approved
Investigational; no FDA-approved drug label is established for this entry. Source: FDA: safety concerns for nominated peptide substances
What it is
A copper-bound peptide studied in connective-tissue cells. Source: Cell study: copper peptide and collagen synthesis
What it has been studied for
Collagen synthesis in cultured fibroblasts; this is not evidence for an injectable skin regimen. Source: Cell study: copper peptide and collagen synthesis
Mechanism
The copper-peptide complex affected collagen production in cell culture. Source: Cell study: copper peptide and collagen synthesis
Documented dosing
No applicable general-use human dose range, frequency or cycle is documented here. Numbers from other routes, formulations or conditions are not interchangeable.
Pairings & cautions
No evidence-based peptide pairing is specified in this entry.
FDA identifies unresolved safety concerns for this substance. Source: FDA: safety concerns for nominated peptide substances
These are selected considerations, not a complete safety review. Discuss the full source and your medications with your prescriber.
Sources
- Cell study: copper peptide and collagen synthesis · Research publication
- FDA: safety concerns for nominated peptide substances · Clinical / regulatory reference