GCP-2: The CXC Chemokine in Neutrophil and Repair Research
GCP-2 (Granulocyte Chemotactic Peptide-2) is a small signaling peptide of the CXC chemokine family, studied primarily for its role in directing neutrophil migration to sites of inflammation or injury — a focal point of immune-trafficking and tissue-repair research.
What is GCP-2?
GCP-2 belongs to the CXC chemokine class of signaling proteins that govern immune-cell trafficking. Its defining property is potent chemotaxis of neutrophils — it binds specific receptors on the neutrophil surface and triggers directed migration toward chemical gradients.
Research areas
- Neutrophil recruitment: mapping the receptor pathways that drive first-responder immune-cell migration.
- Wound-healing models: studying neutrophil recruitment’s role in debris clearance and the initiation of tissue repair.
- Inflammation research: understanding GCP-2 signaling in inflammatory-condition models.
- Tumor-microenvironment research: exploratory work on chemokine involvement in disease progression.
Handling & safety for research labs
- Not authorized by Health Canada for human use — laboratory research only.
- Wear appropriate PPE (gloves, lab coat, eye protection); handle in a well-ventilated area.
- Store lyophilized at −20°C; reconstitute with sterile bacteriostatic water; dispose of waste per local regulations.
- Source from reputable suppliers providing third-party purity testing and a COA.
Explore related tissue-repair research compounds we carry: BPC-157 and TB-500 — both third-party tested to over 99% purity with a COA. Pair with bacteriostatic water for reconstitution.
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Disclaimer: Educational and research content only. GCP-2 is discussed strictly as a research chemical, not for human consumption or therapeutic use. All work must comply with Canadian regulations and institutional ethics approvals.