Research use only
AHK-Cu
For research use only. Not for human or animal use.
FOR RESEARCH USE ONLY. NOT FOR HUMAN OR ANIMAL USE. This product is not a drug, food, cosmetic, or dietary supplement, and has not been evaluated or approved by the FDA for any use other than laboratory research. Not for diagnostic or therapeutic use. Sale is restricted to qualified research professionals and institutions.
What it is
AHK-Cu is a copper tripeptide complex used as a laboratory material. It is not the same molecule as GHK-Cu.
Structure and sequence
The tripeptide sequence is Ala-His-Lys. The His-Lys copper-binding motif is shared with GHK. The N-terminal residue is alanine rather than glycine.
Molecular weight
The free tripeptide mass is near 354 Da. Complex mass depends on copper ligands and is lot-specific.
What published research models study
Cell-culture notes exist for this analogue. They are not a substitute for the GHK literature, and they are not copied here as an effect. Compare lots by the certificate of analysis.
- Pickart and Margolina, International Journal of Molecular Sciences, 2018 (GHK complex; AHK is the alanine analogue). PMID 29986520
Storage and handling
Supplied as a lyophilized solid in a sealed vial unless the catalog row states another format. Recommended storage is −20 °C. Trained laboratory personnel should handle the vial with appropriate personal protective equipment. Identity, purity, salt form, and lot-specific notes belong on the certificate of analysis, which is available on request.
Catalog listing
AHK-Cu in the research catalog
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