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AHK-Cu, also known as Copper Tripeptide-3, is a synthetic copper-binding tripeptide composed of alanine, histidine, and lysine coordinated with a copper(II) ion. It is structurally related to GHK-Cu but contains alanine instead of glycine at the first amino-acid position. AHK-Cu is studied in laboratory models involving copper-dependent cell signaling, extracellular matrix dynamics, fibroblast activity, oxidative stress, and follicular biology.
This research peptide is verified for identity, composition consistency, and 99%+ purity through analytical quality-control testing. Certificate of Analysis documentation is available for AHK-Cu (100 mg).
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Each vial contains exactly what’s indicated on the label. For instance, a 10mg vial contains precisely 10mg of lyophilized peptide. Researchers may divide it into smaller research portions—such as four 2.5mg aliquots—but the total content remains the same.
Yes. All peptides are supplied in lyophilized powder form and do not come reconstituted. Any extra materials required for research, such as solvents or diluents, must be obtained separately.
When stored as a dry powder, peptides remain stable for up to 2 years.
Once reconstituted, the solution should be kept refrigerated and is typically stable for up to 2 months under proper storage conditions.
AHK-Cu is a copper-chelated tripeptide studied for its ability to coordinate and transport Cu(II) within cellular research models. The histidine imidazole ring acts as a primary metal-binding site, helping form a stable peptide–copper complex. Experimental research examines its influence on copper-dependent enzymes, redox behavior, growth-factor signaling, gene-expression pathways, fibroblast activity, collagen synthesis, extracellular matrix remodeling, dermal papilla cell proliferation, and angiogenic signaling.
AHK-Cu is a laboratory-made peptide that binds to copper and carries it in a controlled chemical form. Researchers use it to study how copper affects cell communication, tissue-remodeling signals, collagen-related pathways, oxidative stress, and hair-follicle biology. AHK-Cu supplied for research is intended exclusively for laboratory and in-vitro investigation and is not approved for human or animal use.
⚠️ Disclaimer: this product is not approved for medical use and is not intended to diagnose, treat, or prevent any disease. All information provided is for educational and research purposes only, and this product must never be used in humans or animals.
AHK-Cu emerged from research into naturally occurring peptide–metal complexes and the biological role of copper-binding tripeptides. Earlier studies focused heavily on GHK-Cu, a related peptide isolated from human plasma and investigated in tissue-remodeling and wound-repair models. AHK-Cu was later developed and studied as a distinct alanine-containing analog, particularly in experimental models involving dermal papilla cells, follicular elongation, extracellular matrix activity, and copper-dependent signaling.
Classification: Synthetic copper-binding tripeptide complex Molecular Formula: C₁₅H₂₅CuN₆O₄ Molecular Weight: 416.9 g/mol Sequence Length: 3 amino acids Sequence: AHK Three-Letter Sequence: Ala-His-Lys · Cu²⁺ Copper Stoichiometry: 1:1 peptide-to-Cu(II) complex Synonyms: Copper Tripeptide-3, AHK Copper PubChem ID: CID 168431292 Structural Characteristic: Histidine-centered copper coordination complex Structure IMAGE
AHK-Cu has been examined in cell-signaling, tissue-remodeling, and follicular research models for its copper-coordination properties and influence on cellular pathways. Studies have investigated modulation of VEGF, TGF-β1, and copper-dependent enzymatic activity, along with fibroblast activation, collagen synthesis, extracellular matrix turnover, dermal papilla cell proliferation, follicular elongation, redox behavior, and oxidative-stress responses. These findings support its use as a laboratory tool for studying copper-mediated signaling and peptide–metal interactions.
In simple terms, researchers study AHK-Cu to understand how a small copper-carrying peptide affects the way cells communicate and respond to their environment. Laboratory experiments examine its effects on tissue-remodeling signals, collagen-related activity, fibroblasts, hair-follicle cells, blood-vessel signaling, and oxidative stress. These studies are intended to map cellular mechanisms and are not directions for human or veterinary use.
Maquart, F. X., Pickart, L., Laurent, M., Gillery, P., Monboisse, J. C., & Borel, J. P. (1993). Stimulation of collagen synthesis in fibroblast cultures by the tripeptide-copper complex glycyl-L-histidyl-L-lysine-Cu²⁺. FEBS Letters, 238, 343–346. Pickart, L., & Margolina, A. (2018). Regenerative and protective actions of the GHK-Cu peptide in the light of the new gene data. International Journal of Molecular Sciences, 19(7), 1987.
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