AHK-Cu

AHK-Cu is the copper complex of alanyl-L-histidyl-L-lysine, differing from the better known GHK-Cu by a single amino acid at position one. That one methyl group is what the literature finds interesting: the 2007 Seoul National University work reported stimulation of isolated human hair follicle elongation and dermal papilla cell proliferation at picomolar to nanomolar concentrations, alongside increased VEGF and decreased TGF-beta1 output from dermal fibroblasts in vitro. Because copper peptides are supplied at higher vial masses than most research peptides, recalculate concentration for the 50 mg vial rather than carrying a figure across from a 10 mg compound. Supplied lyophilised with a batch reference. For research purposes only, not for human consumption.

Molecular Weight

~418 g/mol (copper complex)

Sequence

Ala-His-Lys:Cu2+

Purity

99%+

Physical Form

Lyophilized powder

Vial Size

50mg

Storage

-20°C

Recommended Solvent

Bacteriostatic water (0.9% benzyl alcohol)

Reconstitution

Inject solvent slowly down the inside wall of the vial; swirl gently, do not shake.

Appearance

White to off-white lyophilized powder

Shelf Life

24 months unopened at -20°C

Studied in the context of

• AHK-Cu is the copper complex of alanyl-L-histidyl-L-lysine, differing from the better known GHK-Cu by a single amino acid at position one.
• That one methyl group is what the literature finds interesting: the 2007 Seoul National University work reported stimulation of isolated human hair follicle elongation and dermal papilla cell proliferation at picomolar to nanomolar concentrations, alongside increased VEGF and decreased TGF-beta1 output from dermal fibroblasts in vitro.
• Because copper peptides are supplied at higher vial masses than most research peptides, recalculate concentration for the 50 mg vial rather than carrying a figure across from a 10 mg compound.
• Supplied lyophilised with a batch reference.