Peptide · Research Monograph · Copper-binding tripeptide studied in follicle and matrix research

AHK-Cu

Copper Peptide Studies

AHK-Cu is a copper-binding tripeptide (Ala-His-Lys) studied alongside GHK-Cu in copper-peptide research. Published work focuses on dermal papilla and follicle models and on vascular endothelial growth factor expression in culture. For laboratory research use only.

Length
3 residues
Size
50mg
Form
Lyophilized powder
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For laboratory research use only - not for human or animal use

AHK-Cu vial from the Eon Peptides research catalog
AHK-Cu · 50mg · catalog photograph
Available in the Eon catalog - AHK-Cu from $45.00

Molecular data

SequenceAla-His-Lys (copper complex)
Sequence length3 residues
Physical formLyophilized powder
Available sizes50mg

How it works

  1. Structure

    Copper-Binding Tripeptide

    AHK forms a complex with copper(II) in the same family as GHK-Cu. Copper-transport behaviour is the shared characterised property across the copper-peptide class.

    • Ala-His-Lys backbone
    • Copper(II) complex
    • Copper transport behaviour
  2. Cellular

    Follicle and Papilla Models

    Dermal papilla cell culture is the principal model in the published AHK-Cu literature, with proliferation endpoints measured.

    • Dermal papilla culture
    • Proliferation endpoints
    • Follicle research context
  3. Signalling

    Growth Factor Expression

    Vascular endothelial growth factor expression is a recurring measured endpoint in copper-peptide culture work.

    • VEGF expression
    • Culture models
    • Dose-response characterisation

What the research shows

  1. Dermatology

    Follicle Models

    Dermal papilla cell culture is the principal published model for AHK-Cu.

  2. Cell Biology

    Growth Factor Expression

    VEGF expression in culture is a recurring measured endpoint.

  3. Biochemistry

    Copper Transport

    Studied alongside GHK-Cu as part of the copper-peptide class.

  4. Analytical

    Reference Material

    Used as a characterised copper-peptide reference in comparative work.

Specification

Chemical NameAHK-Cu (Ala-His-Lys copper complex)
SequenceAla-His-Lys
Content50 mg per vial
ClassCopper-binding tripeptide
FormLyophilized powder
Purity≥99% by HPLC
AppearanceBlue to blue-violet powder
SolubilityWater-soluble
Storage-20°C, protected from light
ClassificationResearch use only

Frequently asked questions

How does AHK-Cu differ from GHK-Cu?

Both are copper-binding tripeptides, but the sequences differ: AHK is Ala-His-Lys and GHK is Gly-His-Lys. AHK-Cu's published literature focuses on follicle and dermal papilla models.

Is a molecular weight listed?

The molecular weight will be published here from the lot's Certificate of Analysis rather than quoted from a secondary source.

Why is the powder blue?

Copper-peptide complexes are characteristically blue to blue-violet. The colour comes from the copper(II) coordination.

What purity is documented?

Each lot is analysed by reverse-phase HPLC and released at ≥99%, with a Certificate of Analysis.

How is it stored?

Store lyophilized at -20°C for long-term stability, protected from light and moisture, and avoid repeated freeze-thaw cycles.

For laboratory research use only. Not a drug, supplement, or medical product; not for human or animal use. All findings referenced are from published preclinical/laboratory research.