AHK-Cu (50mg)

Description

AHK-Cu (Alanyl-Histidyl-Lysine Copper) — 50mg

AHK-Cu, also known as Copper Tripeptide-3 or by its INCI name Copper Tripeptide-3, is a synthetic tripeptide composed of the amino acid sequence alanine–histidine–lysine complexed with a copper ion. It is a structural analogue of GHK-Cu and has attracted growing interest in the preclinical research literature, particularly in studies examining extracellular matrix biology, dermal tissue modelling, and hair follicle research.

Research Background
AHK-Cu belongs to the copper peptide family, a class of compounds that have been studied for their interactions with copper-dependent enzymes and their potential influence on collagen and elastin synthesis pathways. Preclinical studies have investigated AHK-Cu’s role in fibroblast activity, wound contraction models, and the regulation of matrix metalloproteinases (MMPs) — enzymes central to tissue remodelling research.

In the context of hair biology research, AHK-Cu has been examined alongside GHK-Cu as a comparator compound in studies of dermal papilla cell behaviour and hair follicle cycling. Its structural similarity to GHK-Cu makes it a useful research tool for studies seeking to understand structure–activity relationships within the copper tripeptide class.

Important Notice

This product is supplied strictly for in vitro laboratory research purposes. It is not intended for use in humans or animals. It has not been evaluated by the MHRA, the FDA, or any other regulatory authority for safety or efficacy in any application. This product must not be used as a medicine, food supplement, or cosmetic ingredient. Researchers are responsible for ensuring compliance with all applicable local regulations governing the use of research compounds.