Epitalon vs GHK-Cu
Epitalon and GHK-Cu come from different research areas and are studied in largely separate models — researchers usually compare them when scoping a broader protocol.
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Last updated August 25, 2026
How do Epitalon and GHK-Cu differ?
Epitalon (Synthetic tetrapeptide) is catalogued under longevity & cellular research; GHK-Cu (Copper-binding tripeptide · dermal & remodeling research) is catalogued under skin & glow research. Verve lists 5 reported research applications for Epitalon and 4 for GHK-Cu. Both are made in the United States, screened by HPLC to a 99%+ purity standard, and shipped with a batch-level certificate of analysis.
| field | Epitalon | GHK-Cu |
|---|---|---|
| compound class | Synthetic tetrapeptide | Copper-binding tripeptide · dermal & remodeling research |
| research area | longevity & cellular | skin & glow |
| reported research applications | 5 listed | 4 listed |
| supplied as | single compound | single compound |
| catalog sizes | 10mg · 50mg | 100mg |
| purity standard | 99%+ by HPLC | 99%+ by HPLC |
| manufactured | United States | United States |
| batch COA | published per lot | published per lot |
| endotoxin-tested option | not offered | available |
| co-formulated together in | not co-formulated | not co-formulated |
| price from | $50.49 | $64.99 |
| availability | out of stock | in stock |
Prices and stock read live from the catalog. Both compounds are supplied strictly as reference materials for in-vitro laboratory research.
What is Epitalon and what is GHK-Cu?
Epitalon is classified as Synthetic tetrapeptide; GHK-Cu as Copper-binding tripeptide · dermal & remodeling research. Both profiles below cover scientific identity only — what the molecule is and which laboratory models it appears in. Verve supplies both strictly as in-vitro reference materials, and neither profile describes human or veterinary use.
Epitalon
Synthetic tetrapeptide
Epitalon is a synthetic tetrapeptide with the sequence alanyl-glutamyl-aspartyl-glycine (Ala-Glu-Asp-Gly), developed as a short synthetic analog of a peptide fraction isolated from the pineal gland. It is a small, water-soluble peptide and one of the most frequently cited reference compounds in pineal-peptide and cellular-aging research literature.
full Epitalon profile →GHK-Cu
Copper-binding tripeptide · dermal & remodeling research
GHK-Cu is a copper-binding tripeptide, glycyl-L-histidyl-L-lysine complexed with copper(II), that occurs naturally in human plasma. Verve supplies it as a high-purity research compound for dermal and tissue-remodeling research.
full GHK-Cu profile →Which research models is each compound studied in?
Epitalon sits in longevity & cellular research and GHK-Cu in skin & glow research, so their listed models largely do not intersect. The table lists 5 reported research applications for Epitalon and 4 for GHK-Cu. Rows are per compound, not equivalences.
| Epitalon — reported research applications | GHK-Cu — reported research applications |
|---|---|
| Telomerase-expression research models | Dermal and collagen research models |
| Pineal-peptide and circadian-signaling research | Extracellular-matrix remodeling research |
| Chromatin and gene-regulation studies | Copper-transport peptide research |
| Cellular-senescence and replicative-aging research models | Gene-expression research |
| Short-peptide stability and synthesis research | — |
Research contexts only. Both compounds are supplied for laboratory research use only, and no entry above describes an effect in humans or animals.
What sizes and prices does verve list for Epitalon and GHK-Cu?
Epitalon is listed from $50.49 and GHK-Cu from $64.99. The table below is every catalog size verve currently lists for the two compounds, at single-vial prices before the automatic multi-compound discount. Sizes describe the vial format supplied to the laboratory, nothing more.
| compound | size listed | price | availability |
|---|---|---|---|
| Epitalon | 10mg | $50.49 | out of stock |
| Epitalon | 50mg | $64.99 | out of stock |
| GHK-Cu | 100mg | $64.99 | in stock |
Any 2 different compounds take 20% off, any 3 take 30% — applied automatically in the cart, no code. Orders placed Monday–Friday ship by 2pm CT, free over $100.
shop the compounds →Frequently asked questions about Epitalon and GHK-Cu
What is Epitalon?
Epitalon is a synthetic tetrapeptide (Ala-Glu-Asp-Gly) based on a peptide fraction identified in the pineal gland. Verve supplies it as a research compound for laboratory use only, not for human or veterinary use.
What is Epitalon studied for in research?
In in-vitro and pre-clinical research it is used as a reference compound in telomerase-expression, gene-regulation, cellular-senescence, and pineal-peptide signaling models. Verve makes no claims about use in humans or animals.
What is GHK-Cu?
GHK-Cu is a naturally-occurring copper-binding tripeptide (glycyl-L-histidyl-L-lysine). Verve supplies it as a research compound for laboratory use only, not for human or veterinary use.
What is GHK-Cu studied for in research?
It is used as a model compound in dermal, collagen, extracellular-matrix remodeling, and gene-expression research. Verve makes no health claims.
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