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AHK-Cu amber research vial
Tru Peptide

AHK-Cu

50mg

99% Purity

Research Use Only

Not For Human Consumption

SKU AU50

For Research Purposes Only
Research Only
Beauty & Skin • Cosmetic

AHK-Cu

A copper peptide studied for hair follicle support and scalp health.

Category
Beauty & Skin
Compound Type
Cosmetic
Purity
≥ 99% HPLC
Options
2 specs
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Research Overview

Understanding AHK-Cu

AHK-Cu is studied within dermatological and cosmetic research, where investigators examine collagen synthesis, skin remodeling, and pigmentation pathways. As a characterized reference material, AHK-Cu supports controlled study of dermal structure and appearance.

Mechanism of Action

How it is studied to work

01

Collagen stimulation

Studied for upregulating collagen and extracellular-matrix synthesis.

02

Skin remodeling

Explored for supporting dermal repair and firmness.

03

Antioxidant activity

Investigated for protecting skin from oxidative stress.

04

Signaling precision

Targets specific dermal pathways governing appearance.

Areas of Scientific Research

Where investigators are looking

Collagen synthesis

Dermal structure and firmness.

Skin repair

Wound healing and regeneration.

Pigmentation

Melanin and tone research.

Anti-aging

Fine lines and elasticity.

Product Specifications

Catalog & pricing

Cat. No.VialPer Vial (USD)
  • AU5050mg vial—
  • AU100100mg vial—
Storage

Keeping it stable

  • Lyophilized (unopened)

    Stable at room temperature for short periods; store at -20°C for long-term stability.

  • After reconstitution

    Refrigerate at 2–8°C and use within 2–4 weeks depending on the compound.

  • Protect from light & heat

    Avoid repeated freeze–thaw cycles and prolonged light exposure.

  • Handling

    For laboratory research use only; handle with appropriate protective equipment.

Reconstitution

Preparing the compound

  1. 1

    Allow both the peptide vial and bacteriostatic water to reach room temperature.

  2. 2

    Swab both rubber stoppers with an alcohol wipe.

  3. 3

    Draw the desired volume of bacteriostatic water into a sterile syringe.

  4. 4

    Inject the water slowly against the inside wall of the vial — never directly onto the powder.

  5. 5

    Swirl gently (do not shake) until the solution is fully clear.

  6. 6

    Label with the date and store refrigerated.

Reconstitution volume determines concentration. Use a peptide calculator to match your research protocol. Bacteriostatic water is sold separately as an accessory.

Certificate of Analysis

Third-party verified purity

Every lot of AHK-Cu is independently tested by HPLC and mass spectrometry to confirm identity and purity. Download the current Certificate of Analysis or request the report for a specific batch.

HPLC ≥ 99% purityMass-spec identity confirmed
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Frequently Asked Questions

AHK-Cu, explained

AHK-Cu is supplied strictly as a research reference material for in-vitro and laboratory study. It is characterized for purity and identity and is not intended for human consumption or therapeutic use.

Every batch is third-party tested by HPLC and mass spectrometry. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) is available for each lot from the COA section on this page.

AHK-Cu is sold by the individual vial in 2 vial sizes. See the specifications table above for catalog numbers and per-vial pricing.

This compound ships lyophilized. Reconstitute with bacteriostatic water following the steps in the Reconstitution section, then store refrigerated.

Compounds ship in protective packaging. Follow the storage guidance on this page — most lyophilized peptides are best kept at -20°C long-term and refrigerated after reconstitution.

Scientific References

Selected literature

  1. 1.

    Regenerative and protective actions of GHK-Cu

    Pickart L, Margolina A. • International Journal of Molecular Sciences, 2018

  2. 2.

    The human tripeptide GHK and skin remodeling

    Pickart L, et al. • BioMed Research International, 2015

  3. 3.

    Cosmetic peptides in skincare

    Schagen SK. • Cosmetics, 2017

References are provided for educational and research context only and do not constitute medical claims.

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