AHK-Cu
Also known as: Alanyl-Histidyl-Lysine Copper, Copper Tripeptide (AHK), Ala-His-Lys Copper Complex
- CAS Number
- 682809-81-0
- Purity
- Batch-specific
- Form
- Lyophilized powder
- Enquiry Sizes
- Research vial • Bulk / custom fill (quote required)
- Peptide Sequence
- Ala-His-Lys
Compliance Notice: All products supplied by BioTech Pharma are intended strictly for laboratory research and development use only. They are not intended for human or veterinary use, diagnosis, treatment, or consumption of any kind. By submitting an enquiry, the requester confirms they are a qualified researcher or institution and accepts full responsibility for compliant handling and use.
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Documentation requests are reviewed against the records available for the applicable lot. Availability, methods, and values must be confirmed for the specific enquiry and are not promised in advance.
Form supplied: Lyophilized powder. Your selections are carried into the quote request automatically.
Overview
AHK-Cu is the copper(II) coordination complex of the tripeptide alanyl-L-histidyl-L-lysine (Ala-His-Lys). It belongs to the same family of small copper-binding peptides as GHK-Cu, in which a histidine-containing sequence chelates a copper ion. The free tripeptide corresponds to CAS 126828-32-8, while the copper complex supplied here is indexed under CAS 682809-81-0.
Published in-vitro work has examined tripeptide-copper complexes, including AHK-Cu, in the context of dermal-papilla and follicle-cell proliferation and extracellular-matrix biology. These reports are preclinical and cell-based; they characterize signaling and proliferation endpoints in laboratory culture systems rather than any established clinical pharmacology.
BioTech Pharma supplies AHK-Cu as a lyophilized powder whose blue-violet color reflects the intrinsic copper(II)-peptide chromophore. Lot-specific analytical documentation may be available and should be confirmed for the applicable material. Material is intended strictly for in-vitro and formulation research.
Research Applications
- Copper-peptide coordination and chelation chemistry
- Dermal-papilla and follicle-cell proliferation models (in vitro)
- Extracellular-matrix and fibroblast studies
- Comparative copper-tripeptide characterization (vs. GHK-Cu)
- Cosmetic and topical formulation R&D
Frequently Asked Questions
Scientific References
Analytical Data
Lot-specific documentation may be available for the applicable material and must be confirmed per enquiry. Where available, it may include:
- HPLC purity result
- LC-MS identity confirmation
- Appearance
- Net content
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Procurement Details
Availability, lead time, salt / content basis, and cold-chain requirements depend on the specific lot and quantity, so we confirm them per enquiry rather than publishing fixed figures. Request confirmation for your requirements with your quote and our team will respond with details for the applicable batch.
Storage & Handling
Lyophilized: store desiccated at −20 °C, protected from light and moisture; the copper complex is light- and humidity-sensitive. Reconstituted: prepare fresh and store cold; assess prepared-solution stability for the applicable material before extended use.
Related Compounds
GHK-Cu
Naturally occurring copper tripeptide complex, central to dermal-matrix, collagen-synthesis, and cosmetic-formulation research.
BPC-157
Pentadecapeptide derived from gastric Body Protection Compound, widely studied in tissue-repair and gastrointestinal research models.
Bacteriostatic Water
Aqueous laboratory research reagent studied as a companion diluent for reconstituting lyophilized peptides in the laboratory.