AHK-Cu / Copper Tripeptide-3 (50mg Research Vial)
Analytical Standards & Laboratory Handling
Verified laboratory protocols, reconstitution parameters, and handling guidelines.
Pharmacological Profile & Mechanism of Action
What it is: AHK-Cu is a synthetic copper complex pairing the tripeptide L-alanyl-L-histidyl-L-lysine with copper(II), structurally distinct from GHK-Cu and specifically optimized for dermal papilla cell stimulation.
How it works: AHK-Cu upregulates Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor (VEGF) and basic Fibroblast Growth Factor (bFGF) in dermal papilla cells while suppressing TGF-beta-induced follicle miniaturization, stimulating hair follicle elongation and dermal capillary density.
Why researchers study it: Researched as a targeted cosmetic and analytical agent in androgenetic alopecia, hair density enhancement, and scalp microcirculation.




