Copper complex
AHK-Cu
AHK-Cu is the complex of the tripeptide alanyl-L-histidyl-L-lysine and a copper(II) ion. In preclinical models, the tripeptide coordinates the metal ion and acts as a copper carrier into the culture medium. It has been investigated in models of dermal cells and hair follicles in in vitro studies.
$864 MXN / unit
Mass: 50 mg
In stock · SKU AHK-50
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Shipping termsResearch context & mechanism
Copper coordination by the histidine-lysine motif is analogous to that described for other copper tripeptides. Its effect is studied in relation to proliferation pathways in cellular models.
Technical specifications
Reference specifications describe the material. They do not replace the analytical results for a specific batch.
- Chemical name
- Copper(II) complex with L-alanyl-L-histidyl-L-lysine
- Sequence
- Ala-His-Lys
- Molecular formula
- Not available
- Molecular weight
- Not available
- CAS number
- Not available
- Form
- Lyophilized powder
- Appearance
- Blue solid
- Purity specification
- Declared in the batch certificate
- Identity
- Declared in the batch certificate
- Solubility
- Soluble in sterile water
- Storage
- −20 °C, protected from light
- Stability after reconstitution
- Keep refrigerated at 2–8 °C and use within the period defined by the laboratory protocol
Batch documentation
Review documentation for the product and variant you are purchasing. A reference specification, a research publication and an individual batch certificate are different sources. Certificate results are accessed with your order details; if documentation is available on request, contact support before relying on it.
Consult batch certificates How to read documentationLaboratory handling
- Reconstitution
- Laboratory procedure: allow the closed vial to reach room temperature, disinfect the septum and slowly transfer the diluent against the inner wall of the vial. Do not shake; gently swirl the vial until fully dissolved. Record the volume, diluent and date in the batch log.
- Storage
- Sealed vial of lyophilized material: store at −20 °C, protected from light and moisture. Avoid repeated freeze-thaw cycles of reconstituted material; aliquot when the experimental design permits.
- Protective equipment
- Handle in a clean work area with a lab coat, nitrile gloves and eye protection. Dispose of vials, tips and sharps according to the laboratory waste procedure.
Research references
- The effect of tripeptide-copper complex on human hair growth in vitro
Arch Pharm Res · 2007 · PMID 17703734
- Overview of Short Peptides for Hair Loss
Biomedicines · 2026 · PMID 42072405
- Vitamin C-linker-conjugated tripeptide AHK stimulates BMP-2-induced osteogenic differentiation of mouse myoblast C2C12 cells
Differentiation · 2018 · PMID 29567599
- N-Terminal Cu-Binding Motifs (Xxx-Zzz-His, Xxx-His) and Their Derivatives: Chemistry, Biology and Medicinal Applications
Chemistry · 2018 · PMID 29336493
- Ternary Cu(2+) Complexes of Human Serum Albumin and Glycyl-l-histidyl-l-lysine
Inorg Chem · 2021 · PMID 34730942
Frequently asked questions
How is AHK-Cu supplied?
AHK-Cu is supplied in a sealed vial containing the quantity indicated for the selected variant, with its batch identifier printed on the label.
How is AHK-Cu stored in the laboratory?
Store the closed vial at −20 °C, protected from light and moisture. See the laboratory handling section of this page for the complete procedure.
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