AHK-Cu
Copper Tripeptide-3 · Ala-His-Lys + Cu²⁺ · reconstitution kit included
What is AHK-Cu?
AHK-Cu (Copper Tripeptide-3) is the copper(II) complex of the synthetic tripeptide Ala-His-Lys, a structural analogue of GHK-Cu in which the N-terminal glycine is replaced by alanine. Supplied lyophilized as a high-purity research peptide for in-vitro and analytical work.
Specifications
- Synonyms: Copper Tripeptide-3, AHK-copper
- CAS number: 682809-81-0
- Peptide: tripeptide — Ala-His-Lys chelated with Cu²⁺
- Molecular formula: C14H25CuN7O4
- Molecular weight: ~416.9 g/mol
- Vial: 100 mg lyophilized peptide
- Kit included: 3 ml bacteriostatic water · alcohol wipes · 10 insulin needles
- Storage: store lyophilized at -20°C; once reconstituted, keep at 2–8°C
In hair- and skin-research models AHK-Cu is studied for dermal-papilla cell proliferation, VEGF expression and follicle-elongation pathways.
Quality & documentation: every batch is third-party tested; a current Certificate of Analysis is available on request.
Shipping: plain, unbranded packaging shipped from the Netherlands across the EU.
For laboratory research use only. Not for human or veterinary consumption. Buyers must be 18+.