{"product_id":"ahk-cu","title":"AHK-Cu","description":"\u003ch2\u003eAHK-Cu\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAHK-Cu (Ala-His-Lys copper complex, hydrochloride salt) is a synthetic copper-binding tripeptide research compound supplied in its stable HCl salt form (CAS 682809-81-0). It is a structural analogue of GHK-Cu, differing in its N-terminal amino acid (alanine instead of glycine), which alters its copper-chelating geometry and biological activity profile. AHK-Cu has been investigated in preclinical research for its potential roles in tissue remodelling, wound healing, and extracellular matrix regulation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMechanism of Action\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAHK-Cu chelates copper(II) ions via its histidine imidazole and terminal amine groups, forming a stable square-planar complex. Copper peptide complexes of this type have been shown in research models to modulate matrix metalloproteinase (MMP) activity, stimulate collagen and glycosaminoglycan synthesis, and exhibit antioxidant properties. The hydrochloride salt form provides enhanced aqueous solubility and stability compared to the free base, making it well-suited for in vitro research applications.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eResearch Applications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCopper peptide biology and chelation studies\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExtracellular matrix remodelling research\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWound healing and tissue repair modelling\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCollagen synthesis and MMP regulation studies\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAntioxidant and cytoprotective research\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMolecular Formula:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eC₁₅H₂₄CuN₆O₄\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMolecular Weight:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e415.93\u003c\/span\u003e g\/mol\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCAS Number:\u003c\/strong\u003e 767286-83-9\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePurity:\u003c\/strong\u003e ≥98%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eForm:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lyophilised powder\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStorage:\u003c\/strong\u003e -20°C\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShelf Life:\u003c\/strong\u003e 24 months\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis product is intended for legitimate laboratory and analytical research use only. Not for diagnostic, therapeutic, or consumer use.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vanta Labs","offers":[{"title":"20mg","offer_id":58103426187528,"sku":"AHKCU-20MG","price":24.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"50mg","offer_id":58103426220296,"sku":"AHKCU-50MG","price":34.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1049\/8886\/8872\/files\/ahk-cu.png?v=1782822944","url":"https:\/\/vantalabsuk.com\/products\/ahk-cu","provider":"Vanta Labs","version":"1.0","type":"link"}