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AHK-Cu
100mg Vial(single vial)
Purity 99.30% HPLC
RUO Research use only
Not for human or veterinary use.
AHK-Cu (100mg vial)
Price:
$80.00
Vendor:
Allen Biotechnology Co
Quantity (mg)
$80.00
AHK-CU
AHK-Cu is a copper-binding tripeptide (alanyl-L-histidyl-L-lysine) closely related to GHK-Cu, differing at the first residue. It is studied in dermatological and hair-follicle research for effects on dermal papilla cells, angiogenic signalling and extracellular-matrix synthesis.
Product Format
Lyophilized vials
Vial Sizes
100mg
Vial Capacity
3 mL
Cost per milligram
$0.80 – $0.80
Multi-vial Purity
99.30%
Endotoxin Screening
PASSED
Heavy Metals Screening
PASSED
Purity Screening
PASSED
Doubly Validated
YES
Independently Tested
YES
Allen Biotechnology Co Manufacturer ID: WF46 Batch ID: AM202666
Research summaries
For educational purposes only.
AHK-Cu and dermal papilla cell activity
In vitro work on copper tripeptides reports that AHK-Cu increased proliferation of cultured human dermal papilla cells and raised expression of VEGF and other growth factors associated with the anagen phase of the follicular cycle. Effects were copper-dependent and not reproduced by the uncomplexed peptide.
In plain English
Most AHK-Cu research is cell-culture work on hair-follicle biology. The copper complex, not the bare peptide, appears to drive the reported activity.
Copper peptides in matrix remodeling
Comparative studies of copper-binding tripeptides describe stimulation of collagen and elastin synthesis in fibroblast models, with copper acting as a cofactor for lysyl oxidase. AHK-Cu is generally reported as less extensively characterized than GHK-Cu across these endpoints.
In plain English
AHK-Cu sits in the same family as GHK-Cu but has a much smaller published literature behind it.
AHK-Cu — Frequently asked questions
What is AHK-Cu?
AHK-Cu is a copper-binding tripeptide (alanyl-L-histidyl-L-lysine) closely related to GHK-Cu, differing at the first residue. It is sold strictly for laboratory research use — not for human or veterinary use.
What purity is this AHK-Cu?
The catalog specification lists 99.30% HPLC purity. Our testing policy also requires independent endotoxin, heavy-metals and sterility screening. A production certificate must match the batch ID printed on the vial.
What sizes does AHK-Cu come in?
AHK-Cu (100mg vial) is supplied as a single 100mg vial priced at $80.00.
How should AHK-Cu be stored?
Keep sealed lyophilized vials refrigerated at 2–8°C away from light (stable 24+ months). After reconstitution with bacteriostatic water, refrigerate and use within the study-validated window, typically 30 days; never freeze reconstituted solution.
Storage details
Lyophilized (as shipped): store refrigerated at 2–8°C away from light. Sealed vials remain stable for 24+ months; short excursions at room temperature during transit do not affect stability.
After reconstitution: store at 2–8°C and use within the study-validated window (typically 30 days with bacteriostatic water). Do not freeze reconstituted solution.
Handling: direct diluent down the vial wall and swirl gently — never shake. Peptide bonds are mechanically fragile in solution.
Light: keep vials in the box or amber sleeve; repeated light exposure accelerates degradation of AHK-Cu.
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