{"product_id":"ahk-cu","title":"AHK-Cu","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"max-width: 820px; margin: 0 auto; padding: 20px 0; font: 16px\/1.6 -apple-system,BlinkMacSystemFont,'Segoe UI',Roboto,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; color: #122026;\"\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- Title --\u003e\n  \u003ch2 style=\"margin: 0 0 6px; font-size: 24px; color: #154ba3;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAHK-Cu\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- Intro --\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"margin: 8px 0 14px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAHK-Cu\u003c\/strong\u003e, also known as Copper Tripeptide-3, is a synthetic copper-binding tripeptide composed of alanine, histidine, and lysine complexed with a copper(II) ion. It is commonly studied for its relationship to hair-follicle biology, dermal papilla cell activity, cellular proliferation, and copper-mediated signaling pathways.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cp style=\"margin: 8px 0 18px;\"\u003eIn research settings, AHK-Cu is often evaluated in models involving hair-follicle elongation, dermal papilla cell proliferation, cellular survival signaling, extracellular matrix activity, and growth-factor-associated pathways.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- The Method --\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"border: 1px solid #e6edf2; border-radius: 10px; padding: 14px 16px; background: #fff; margin: 18px 0;\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"font-weight: bold; color: #154ba3; margin-bottom: 6px;\"\u003e\n      The Method\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"margin: 0;\"\u003e\n      ≥99% purity. Third-party tested. Lyophilized powder. Sterile vial integrity.\n    \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- Key Research Areas --\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"background: #f7faff; border: 1px solid rgba(21,75,163,0.16); border-left: 4px solid #154ba3; border-radius: 12px; padding: 16px; margin: 18px 0;\"\u003e\n    \u003ch3 style=\"margin: 0 0 10px; font-size: 18px; color: #154ba3;\"\u003eKey Research Areas\u003c\/h3\u003e\n    \u003cul style=\"margin: 0; padding-left: 20px;\"\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\n        \u003cstrong\u003eHair-follicle research\u003c\/strong\u003e involving follicular elongation and growth-cycle models\n      \u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\n        \u003cstrong\u003eDermal papilla cell studies\u003c\/strong\u003e involving cellular proliferation and viability\n      \u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\n        \u003cstrong\u003eCell-survival signaling research\u003c\/strong\u003e involving apoptosis-associated pathways\n      \u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\n        \u003cstrong\u003eDermal tissue research\u003c\/strong\u003e involving fibroblast and extracellular matrix activity\n      \u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\n        \u003cstrong\u003eCopper-peptide signaling\u003c\/strong\u003e and growth-factor-associated pathway investigation\n      \u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003c\/ul\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- Mechanism --\u003e\n  \u003ch3 style=\"margin: 20px 0 8px; font-size: 19px; color: #154ba3;\"\u003eMechanism of Interest\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n  \u003cp style=\"margin: 8px 0 14px;\"\u003eAHK-Cu consists of the tripeptide sequence alanine-histidine-lysine coordinated with a copper(II) ion. Research has examined its interaction with dermal papilla cells, specialized cells located within the hair follicle that play an important role in follicular development and growth-cycle signaling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cp style=\"margin: 8px 0 18px;\"\u003eExperimental studies have evaluated AHK-Cu for its effects on dermal papilla cell proliferation and survival-associated pathways. In ex vivo human hair-follicle models, AHK-Cu has also been investigated for its relationship to follicle elongation and signaling associated with cellular growth and apoptosis regulation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- Product Details --\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"display: grid; gap: 10px; margin: 20px 0;\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"border: 1px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.10); border-radius: 10px; padding: 12px;\"\u003e\n      \u003cstrong style=\"color: #154ba3;\"\u003eProduct Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 100mg vial\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n    \u003cdiv style=\"border: 1px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.10); border-radius: 10px; padding: 12px;\"\u003e\n      \u003cstrong style=\"color: #154ba3;\"\u003eCompound Class:\u003c\/strong\u003e Copper-binding tripeptide research compound\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n    \u003cdiv style=\"border: 1px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.10); border-radius: 10px; padding: 12px;\"\u003e\n      \u003cstrong style=\"color: #154ba3;\"\u003eSequence:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ala-His-Lys-Cu\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n    \u003cdiv style=\"border: 1px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.10); border-radius: 10px; padding: 12px;\"\u003e\n      \u003cstrong style=\"color: #154ba3;\"\u003eCAS Number:\u003c\/strong\u003e 767286-83-9\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n    \u003cdiv style=\"border: 1px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.10); border-radius: 10px; padding: 12px;\"\u003e\n      \u003cstrong style=\"color: #154ba3;\"\u003eStorage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Store lyophilized material in a cool, dry environment. Refrigeration is recommended after reconstitution.\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- Why Researchers Study It --\u003e\n  \u003ch3 style=\"margin: 20px 0 8px; font-size: 19px; color: #154ba3;\"\u003eWhy Researchers Study AHK-Cu\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n  \u003cp style=\"margin: 8px 0 14px;\"\u003eAHK-Cu has gained research interest primarily because of its activity in experimental hair-follicle and dermal papilla cell models. Published laboratory research has examined its relationship to follicular elongation, dermal papilla cell proliferation, and cellular survival signaling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cp style=\"margin: 8px 0 18px;\"\u003eIt is also studied as a copper-binding peptide for investigating copper-mediated cellular signaling, dermal tissue activity, extracellular matrix pathways, and the biological processes involved in hair-follicle development and maintenance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- Disclaimer --\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"background: #154ba3; color: #ffffff; border-radius: 12px; padding: 16px; margin-top: 22px;\"\u003e\n    \u003cstrong style=\"color: #ffffff;\"\u003eResearch Use Only:\u003c\/strong\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"margin: 8px 0 0;\"\u003eThis product is intended strictly for laboratory and research purposes. Not for human consumption, medical use, diagnostic use, or therapeutic use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Method Peptides","offers":[{"title":"100mg","offer_id":49879131291786,"sku":null,"price":65.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0611\/5531\/1754\/files\/AHK-Cu-100mg-method-peptides-vial.png?v=1786142523","url":"https:\/\/methodpeptides.com\/products\/ahk-cu","provider":"Method Peptides","version":"1.0","type":"link"}