GHK-Cu (Injectable) | Naples Laser & Skin Aesthetics

Molecular Profile

GHK-Cu
Copper peptide — endogenous tripeptide complex

Sequence	`Gly-His-Lys` Cu²⁺ complexed
Class	Naturally occurring copper-binding tripeptide, first isolated from human plasma
Discovery	Isolated in 1973 by Dr. Loren Pickart, who identified it as a component that declines with age
Form	Topical serum / cream Subcutaneous injection Topical is most common, widely sold as a cosmetic ingredient; injectable is compounded on a distinct regulatory track
CAS number	`89030-95-5`

HOW IT WORKS

GHK-Cu is a naturally occurring peptide that binds copper, an essential mineral involved in numerous cellular processes.

GHK-Cu interacts with pathways associated with collagen and elastin activity, extracellular-matrix remodeling, antioxidant signaling, and tissue maintenance. It is also studied for its relationship with hair-follicle and scalp biology.

This combination makes GHK-Cu especially relevant to treatment plans centered around skin quality, tissue resilience, and aesthetic wellness.

WHAT TO EXPECT

Depending on your treatment goals and response, GHK-Cu may support:

• Collagen and skin quality
• Smoother, healthier-looking skin
• Skin elasticity and firmness
• Tissue resilience
• Hair and scalp wellness
• Cellular maintenance
• Healthy-aging goals

Results and timing vary, and your provider may adjust the dose or schedule based on your response.

BEFORE YOU START

Your provider will review your medical history, medications, allergies, and treatment goals.

Discuss pregnancy or breastfeeding, kidney or liver disease, copper-metabolism disorders, cancer history, or previous reactions to injectable therapies. Injection-site redness or irritation can occur.

Prescription required.