{"product_id":"ahk-cu-50mg-high-purity-research-peptide","title":"AHK-Cu 50mg – High-Purity Research Peptide","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAVAILABLE FOR PRE ORDER WILL BE SHIPPED AFTER 7th SEP\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAHK-Cu is a synthetic copper-binding tripeptide consisting of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eL-alanine, L-histidine and L-lysine complexed with copper (Cu²⁺)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. It has attracted particular interest in preclinical research investigating \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ehair follicle biology, dermal papilla cell activity, skin regeneration and cellular signalling\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSupplied by Elevr as a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003elyophilised (freeze-dried) research peptide\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, AHK-Cu is designed to support stability and integrity during storage and laboratory handling. The 50mg format provides a convenient quantity for controlled laboratory research applications.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eElevr supplies AHK-Cu strictly for laboratory research purposes only.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eWhat is AHK-Cu?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAHK-Cu is a copper-complexed tripeptide related to the wider family of copper peptides. Research has examined its interaction with \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003edermal papilla cells\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, which play an important role in hair follicle development and growth.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn an ex-vivo human hair follicle study, AHK-Cu was investigated for its effects on follicle elongation and dermal papilla cell proliferation, making it an area of interest in hair and dermatological research.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAHK-Cu should not be confused with \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGHK-Cu\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Although both are copper-binding tripeptides, AHK-Cu contains alanine as its first amino acid, whereas GHK-Cu contains glycine.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eUsage \u0026amp; Reconstitution\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAHK-Cu is supplied as a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003elyophilised (freeze-dried) powder\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e to support stability during storage.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor laboratory research, the material may be reconstituted using an appropriate laboratory-grade solvent in accordance with the requirements of the relevant research protocol. Allow the vial and solvent to reach the appropriate laboratory temperature before preparation and gently swirl until dissolved.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAvoid vigorous agitation and unnecessary exposure to heat or light.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReconstitution volumes and concentrations should be determined by the laboratory’s own validated research protocol.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eStorage Information\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUnopened:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStore the lyophilised peptide in a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ecool, dry and dark environment\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, protected from direct light, moisture and excessive heat. Refrigerated storage at \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2–8°C\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e may be appropriate for maintaining peptide stability.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAfter reconstitution:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStore the prepared research solution at \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2–8°C\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and protect it from light. For extended laboratory storage, aliquoting and freezing at \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e−20°C\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e may be appropriate where supported by the relevant stability protocol.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAvoid repeated freeze–thaw cycles.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor the most accurate storage requirements, always follow the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ebatch-specific documentation and manufacturer’s recommendations\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e supplied with the product.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eResearch Benefits\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eHair Follicle Research\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAHK-Cu has been investigated specifically in human hair follicle research, with laboratory studies examining its effect on follicle elongation and dermal papilla cell activity.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eDermal Papilla Cell Studies\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eResearch has explored AHK-Cu’s effects on dermal papilla cells, including cellular proliferation and markers associated with cell survival.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eDermatological Research\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAs a copper-binding peptide, AHK-Cu is of interest in research surrounding skin biology, cellular signalling and tissue-remodelling processes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eCellular Regeneration Research\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCopper peptide research has investigated pathways associated with fibroblast activity, collagen-related processes and cellular repair. These findings provide broader context for investigating copper-peptide biology in laboratory models.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eHair \u0026amp; Skin Biology\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAHK-Cu provides researchers with a specific copper-peptide model for investigating interactions between peptide signalling, dermal papilla cells and hair follicle biology.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eCopper-Peptide Research\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe compound can be used as a research subject when investigating the biological properties and signalling behaviour of copper-complexed peptides.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eQuality \u0026amp; Research Use\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eElevr AHK-Cu is supplied as a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eresearch-grade laboratory material\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Batch-specific analytical documentation should be used to verify the identity, purity and quality specifications of the individual product.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis product is supplied strictly for laboratory research purposes only.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Elevr","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58798879703424,"sku":null,"price":25.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0976\/7455\/9872\/files\/IMG-0017.jpg?v=1787922093","url":"https:\/\/elevr.co\/products\/ahk-cu-50mg-high-purity-research-peptide","provider":"Elevr","version":"1.0","type":"link"}