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AHK-Cu: Copper Tri-Peptide for Laboratory Research

Product #41: Laboratory Research Use Only

Contributor: Sarah Chen, PhD, Molecular Biology
Last Reviewed: Michael Rodriguez, MD, PhD, Dermatology Research
Last Updated: July 10, 2025
First Published: January 15, 2025
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This content is intended for **educational and laboratory research purposes only**. AHK-Cu has not been evaluated for safety, efficacy, or use in humans or animals.

Research Summary

Laboratory research note: The following information pertains to in vitro and pre-clinical research only. Not intended for human application.

  • Chemical Name: AHK-Cu, a synthetic copper peptide.
  • Research Focus: In vitro studies on fibroblasts and follicular models in controlled laboratory conditions.
  • Applications: Preclinical research on tissue repair and cellular responses.
  • Study Design: Laboratory and ex vivo tissue studies under controlled conditions.
  • Safety Information: Laboratory data only; safety in humans or animals is unknown.

Key Notes on Laboratory Research

  • AHK-Cu is strictly a research chemical. It is not approved by the FDA or any regulatory body for human or veterinary use.
  • All studies are performed in vitro or ex vivo; results cannot be extrapolated to human outcomes.
  • Researchers should follow institutional safety protocols and regulatory requirements.

Research Methodologies

Research Note: Laboratory research only. Not for human application.

  • Cell Culture: Immortalized or primary human cell lines used in defined in vitro conditions.
  • Concentration: Typical experimental range: 0.1-10µM.
  • Exposure Duration: 24 hours to several weeks depending on study design.
  • Ex Vivo Models: Ethically approved human or animal tissues; organ culture for analysis of growth characteristics.
  • Animal Studies: Only with institutional ethical approval; results are for laboratory research purposes only.

Safety Profile

Important: Laboratory studies report limited cytotoxicity at experimental concentrations. No human safety data exists. Do not use in humans or animals.

Future Research

  • Laboratory investigation of cellular uptake and internalization mechanisms.
  • Combination studies with other experimental compounds in vitro.
  • Development of improved laboratory models for studying copper peptides.
  • Mechanistic studies using modern molecular biology methods in research settings.

Disclaimer

AHK-Cu is intended strictly for laboratory research use. It is not for human or animal use. No claims are made regarding its effectiveness in humans. Researchers must comply with all applicable laws, regulations, and institutional guidelines.

References

  1. Pyo, H. K., et al. (2007). Vascular endothelial growth factor expression in irradiated fibroblast cells induced by a tripeptide copper complex. Archives of Pharmacal Research 30: 834-839. PubMed: 17703734
  2. Pickart, L., & Margolina, A. (2018). Regenerative and protective effects of the GHK-Cu peptide. International Journal of Molecular Sciences, 19(7), 1987. PubMed: 29986520
  3. Park, J. R., et al. (2016). Protective effects of synthetic copper-peptide complex AHK. Biological & Pharmaceutical Bulletin 39 (4), 551-557. PubMed: 27040626

RESEARCH USE ONLY - NOT FOR HUMAN OR ANIMAL USE.

This product is sold exclusively for laboratory research purposes. All information provided is for scientific research only and should not be interpreted as guidance for human or veterinary application.

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