AHK-Cu specifications and research profile
Specifications summary
| Designation | Copper complex of the AHK tripeptide |
|---|---|
| Also known as | L-alanyl-L-histidyl-L-lysine copper; AHK-Cu |
| Sequence / composition | Ala-His-Lys complexed with Cu2+ |
| Strength | 100mg × 10 vials |
| Presentation | 10-vial case |
| Purity | 99%+ HPLC |
| Storage | Store refrigerated at 2-8 C, protected from light. |
| COA | Batch document added when available |
Description and research context
AHK-Cu is the copper complex of the tripeptide alanine-histidine-lysine. It provides a defined ligand-metal system for comparing the free peptide, copper availability and the assembled complex.
Published ex-vivo follicle and cultured dermal-papilla cell work examined cell proliferation and signalling responses after AHK-Cu exposure. Those observations are model-specific and do not establish outcomes beyond the tested systems.
Applications in research
- Peptide-copper binding and analytical identity studies
- Dermal-papilla and fibroblast proliferation assays
- Growth-factor and apoptosis-marker response comparisons
Precautions and interpretation
For controlled laboratory research only. Not for human or veterinary use. The cited findings come from specific biochemical, cellular, structural or preclinical models and must not be treated as usage guidance or evidence of a defined outcome outside those models.
Research references
AHK-Cu research record
Clear product, batch, storage, dispatch and document information for this 10-vial case.
Research context
A copper-binding tripeptide studied in dermal-papilla and fibroblast models involving peptide-metal interactions, cell proliferation and growth-factor signalling.
Product record
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Use restriction
For laboratory research use only. Not for human or veterinary consumption. No use instructions or therapeutic guidance is provided.