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GHK-Cu reference standard vial

Intended research scope

In vitro research, analytical method development, identity verification, and laboratory evaluation only.

Metallopeptide
Catalog No. RP-5169-020

GHK-Cu

Glycyl-L-histidyl-L-lysine Copper(II) Complex Reference Standard

$50.00 100 mg

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Molecular specifications

Molecular formula
C₁₄H₂₂CuN₆O₄
Molecular weight
401.91 Da
CAS number
89030-95-5
Purity
≥98.0% (HPLC)
Physical form
Lyophilized powder
Available sizes
100 mg

Amino acid sequence

Gly-His-Lys · Cu²⁺
Intended Use
In vitro laboratory research only. Analytical-grade biochemical reference standard for use in receptor binding assays, analytical method development and validation, identity verification, and laboratory research by qualified research customers.
Documentation & Lot Records
Certificate of Analysis available for every lot. All lots are independently tested by accredited third-party analytical laboratories. Each COA documents purity by RP-HPLC and identity by mass spectrometry. Net content and assay data are included. Additional testing such as endotoxin, sterility, heavy metals, and water content may be included depending on lot and laboratory. COAs are accessible on this page — paper copies are not shipped with orders.

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Restrictions
Not for human or animal consumption, therapeutic use, clinical use, diagnostic use, dietary supplementation, dosing, injection, ingestion, or administration of any kind. Restricted to qualified research customers operating in appropriate laboratory facilities. ResearchPure reserves the right to cancel any order where human-use intent is communicated through any channel. Not for resale to consumers.
Buyer Acknowledgment
By adding this material to your research order, you confirm: (a) purchasing for bona fide in vitro laboratory research or analytical use; (b) you will not administer this material to any human or animal; and (c) you have read and agree to the Terms of Sale, Research-Use Policy, and the RUO labeling on this product.

Reference standard description

Analytical-grade reference standard. Copper(II) complex of the tripeptide Gly-His-Lys. Naturally occurring copper-binding tripeptide found in human plasma and saliva. Suitable for copper coordination chemistry studies, metallopeptide binding assays, collagen metabolism research, and antioxidant enzyme induction pathway studies. Metal content verified by ICP-MS. Certificate of Analysis available online.

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For laboratory research use only. Not for human or animal consumption, therapeutic use, clinical use, diagnostic use, dietary supplementation, dosing, injection, ingestion, or administration of any kind.