AHK-Cu (50MG)

Description

AHK-Cu, also known as Copper Tripeptide-3, is a research-grade copper-binding tripeptide composed of alanine, histidine, and lysine complexed with copper. This compound is supplied as a high-purity reagent for laboratory investigations into copper peptide signaling, dermal cell biology, extracellular matrix regulation, cellular repair pathways, and peptide-metal complex interactions in controlled experimental models.

In published preclinical and mechanistic research contexts, AHK-Cu has been studied for its role in cell signaling pathways associated with fibroblast activity, dermal papilla cell behavior, collagen-related gene expression, angiogenic signaling, oxidative stress response, and tissue remodeling mechanisms. Its copper-complexed structure makes it useful for exploring how trace-metal peptide complexes influence cellular communication, protein synthesis, and extracellular matrix dynamics in vitro.

AHK-Cu is structurally related to other copper peptide systems, but differs by its alanine-histidine-lysine sequence, which may contribute to distinct receptor interactions and experimental behavior compared with glycine-based copper tripeptides. Researchers may utilize AHK-Cu in cell culture models, dermal biology assays, follicular microenvironment studies, wound-repair pathway investigations, and broader experiments involving peptide-mediated copper transport and cellular adaptation.

• Form: Lyophilized powder
• Molecular Formula: C₁₅H₂₄ClCuN₆O₄
• Molecular Weight: ~451.39 g/mol
• Purity: ≥99% (target specification)
• CAS No.: 682809-81-0

This compound is available exclusively for in vitro laboratory research and scientific study conducted within Canada. It is not a drug, natural health product, or food product as defined under the Food and Drugs Act (R.S.C., 1985, c. F-27). It is not approved for human consumption, veterinary use, or any diagnostic or therapeutic application. This product has not been evaluated by Health Canada. Researchers are responsible for compliance with all applicable federal, provincial, and local regulations.