Peptide Database

Copper Peptide GHK · Glycyl-L-histidyl-L-lysine copper

GHK-Cu is a naturally occurring copper-binding tripeptide found in human plasma, saliva, and urine. Research demonstrates it stimulates collagen, elastin, and glycosaminoglycan synthesis, promotes wound healing, reduces inflammation, and activates protective antioxidant genes. Plasma levels decline with age, making it a significant anti-aging research target.

C₁₄H₂₄CuN₆O₄ · 340.84 Da (free ligand)

Arg-Gly-Asp · Integrin-binding peptide

RGD (Arg-Gly-Asp) is a tripeptide sequence found in many extracellular matrix proteins (fibronectin, vitronectin, collagen) that serves as the primary recognition motif for integrin receptors. RGD-containing peptides and scaffolds are extensively used in biomaterials research to promote cell adhesion, migration, and proliferation for tissue engineering, wound healing, and regenerative medicine applications.