Description
The GLOW peptide blend 50mg vial from Evolve Peptides holds 50mg of GHK-Cu, BPC-157 and TB-500 combined, freeze-dried together. It’s for laboratory research only.
What the GLOW blend contains
GHK-Cu: GHK-Cu is the tripeptide glycyl-histidyl-lysine bound to a copper ion. GHK occurs naturally in human plasma, saliva and urine, and its levels fall with age.
BPC-157: BPC-157 is a 15-amino-acid peptide based on a fragment of body protection compound, a protein first found in gastric juice. It’s one of the most widely studied research peptides, almost entirely in rodents.
TB-500: Thymosin beta-4 is a 43-amino-acid protein found in nearly every cell, where it binds actin and helps control cell movement. TB-500 is the name used for synthetic thymosin beta-4 and for a short fragment of its active region.
Because everything is freeze-dried together, the ratio can’t drift the way it can when you mix separate vials.
How the GLOW blend works
GHK binds copper tightly and can deliver it to cells. Copper is a cofactor for lysyl oxidase, the enzyme that cross-links collagen and elastin, and for antioxidant enzymes.
Nobody has pinned down a single receptor for BPC-157. Lab studies point to several pathways: it raises VEGF receptor expression, which feeds blood vessel growth, it interacts with the nitric oxide system, and it increases growth hormone receptor levels in tendon cells.
Thymosin beta-4’s main job is holding on to G-actin, the building block of the cell’s internal scaffolding. By controlling how much actin is free to polymerize, it controls how cells move and change shape.
GLOW peptide blend 50mg specifications
- GHK-Cu: CAS 49557-75-7
- BPC-157: CAS 137525-51-0, C62H98N16O22, 1,419.5 g/mol
- TB-500: CAS 77591-33-4, C212H350N56O78S, 4,963.4 g/mol
- Amount: 50mg total in one vial
- Form: lyophilized (freeze-dried) powder
- SKU: EVP-GLOW-50
- Use: laboratory research only
GLOW research
Loren Pickart, who first isolated GHK in 1973, has published reviews of its effects on collagen synthesis, wound contraction and gene expression in cell and animal studies.
Maquart and colleagues reported that GHK-Cu increased collagen in rat wound chambers.
Most of the work comes from Predrag Sikiric’s group at the University of Zagreb. Their rodent studies report faster healing of tendon, ligament, muscle and gut injuries, and Mikus and colleagues described improved burn wound healing in mice.
Chang and colleagues reported in 2011 that BPC-157 raised growth hormone receptor expression in rat tendon fibroblasts. Controlled human data are very limited.
Goldstein and colleagues reviewed thymosin beta-4’s role in wound repair in 2012, covering faster closure of skin wounds and new blood vessel growth in animal models.
Bock-Marquette and colleagues reported in Nature (2004) that thymosin beta-4 improved heart cell survival after injury in mice.
The primary literature is on PubMed. Here’s a search for GHK-Cu, BPC-157 and TB-500 studies to start from.
Lab testing for GLOW peptide blend 50mg
Scroll through the GLOW peptide blend 50mg photos and you’ll find:
- A certificate of analysis with identity, measured quantity and HPLC purity. The Chromate reports also cover sterility and heavy metals.
Click any image to zoom in on the numbers. A few reports cover another GLOW vial size made at the same time. Purity applies across sizes, while the quantity result is for the one the lab actually measured.
GLOW peptide blend 50mg reconstitution and concentration
Here’s the math for 50mg of peptide:
- 2ml of bacteriostatic water gives 25mg/ml
- 3ml of bacteriostatic water gives 16.67mg/ml
- 5ml of bacteriostatic water gives 10mg/ml
Go with whichever number is easiest to work with in your protocol, and label the vial with the concentration and the date you mixed it.
Bacteriostatic water is the standard choice. Add it slowly so it runs down the side of the vial, then swirl or roll until everything dissolves. Shaking can damage the peptide, so skip it.
Storing GLOW peptide blend 50mg
Store sealed vials in the fridge (2 to 8°C) or freezer (-20°C), away from light. Mixed solution goes back in the fridge and should be used within about 28 days.
Other GLOW sizes
- GLOW Peptide Blend 50mg (this page): 50mg for $135.00
- GLOW Peptide Blend 70mg: 50mg/10mg/10mg for $185.00
GLOW peptide blend 50mg is the entry size, handy when you only need a little or want to try GLOW before committing to a bigger vial.
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GLOW peptide blend 50mg FAQ
How much is in the GLOW peptide blend 50mg vial?
50mg of lyophilized powder. The amount is printed on the label.
Can GLOW be used in people or animals?
No. It’s sold for laboratory research only and isn’t approved for human or veterinary use.
Is it in stock?
Yes, GLOW peptide blend 50mg is in stock now.
Is GLOW peptide blend 50mg lab tested?
Yes. The lab reports are in the product photos, so you can check purity before you order.
Which size should I buy?
Pick by how much you’ll use. Bigger vials cost less per milligram, smaller ones mean less sits open in the fridge. The size comparison above lists every GLOW option.
Buy GLOW peptide blend 50mg online
Order GLOW peptide blend 50mg now for $135.00. It’s in stock, and checkout takes about two minutes. Add a vial of bacteriostatic water if you don’t have any, so you’re ready to reconstitute when it arrives.
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For laboratory research use only. Not for human or veterinary use. Not evaluated by the FDA.
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