AHK-Cu | 100mg

AHK-Cu 100mg is a synthetic copper-binding tripeptide composed of alanine, histidine, and lysine (Ala-His-Lys) complexed with copper(II). Structurally related to GHK-Cu, AHK-Cu is commonly studied in laboratory environments for its interactions with cellular signaling pathways and its potential roles in hair follicle and dermal biology research. Direct published research on AHK-Cu is considerably more limited than the literature available for GHK-Cu.

Specifications

CAS: 767286-83-9
Molecular Formula: C15H24CuN6O4
Molecular Weight: 415.93 g/mol
Sequence: Ala-His-Lys-Cu (AHK-Cu)
Type: Copper-binding tripeptide / Copper Tripeptide-3
Length: 3 amino acids
Form: Blue to light-blue lyophilized powder
Purity: ≥99%
Storage: -20°C, protected from light and moisture

The specifications above refer to the non-hydrochloride AHK-Cu complex. Some suppliers use different CAS numbers and molecular weights for salt forms of AHK-Cu, so the exact identity should be matched to the product’s batch-specific COA.

Research Applications

• Commonly studied in copper-peptide and cellular signaling research
• Investigated in laboratory models involving human hair follicle dermal papilla cells
• Studied in experimental models involving hair follicle biology and cellular proliferation
• Utilized in research involving dermal and extracellular-matrix signaling pathways
• Investigated alongside other copper-binding peptides such as GHK-Cu