Description
Research Peptide≥99% HPLC StandardShips from Canada
Overview
AHK-Cu is the copper(II) complex of the synthetic tripeptide alanyl-L-histidyl-L-lysine (AHK), structurally related to the GHK-Cu family of copper-binding peptides. It is supplied as a stable lyophilized peptide.
In research it is studied mainly in the context of hair-follicle biology and the dermal papilla, where copper-peptide complexes have been associated with follicle cell proliferation and vascular support. Its literature is smaller than that of GHK-Cu. It is offered strictly as a research material, and the study cited below describes preclinical findings only.
Mechanisms of interest in research
Copper-peptide activity in the dermal papilla
As a copper-binding tripeptide, AHK-Cu is studied for effects on the dermal papilla cells at the base of the hair follicle, where copper peptides have been associated with proliferation, reduced apoptosis, and support of the follicle growth phase.
Vascular and follicular support
Copper peptides in this family are also examined for influence on local angiogenesis and growth-factor signalling around the follicle, relevant to hair-research models.
Specifications
Selected Research
The following peer-reviewed studies are provided for scientific context on this compound’s research background. They describe preclinical and in-vitro findings only and are not claims about this product.
In cultured human hair follicles, AHK-Cu stimulated follicle elongation and dermal-papilla cell proliferation while reducing apoptosis markers.
Pyo HK, et al. Arch Pharm Res. PMID: 17703734
This product is intended exclusively for in-vitro laboratory research. It is not a drug, food, dietary supplement, or cosmetic, and it is not intended for human or veterinary diagnostic, therapeutic, or recreational use.
