AHK-Cu

Description

AHK-Cu is a copper-complexed tripeptide reagent stocked for laboratories and independent investigators sourcing research peptides in Canada. It is supplied as a lyophilized powder in a sealed vial, intended for reconstitution in a suitable solvent and use in controlled in-vitro work. It is not a drug, supplement or cosmetic ingredient, and it is not intended for human or veterinary use.

Overview

Each unit is a 100mg vial of lyophilized AHK-Cu, the copper-bound form of the tripeptide alanyl-histidyl-lysine. Lyophilization removes water from the finished peptide, which is why it arrives as a dry cake or powder rather than a solution: dry material is more stable in transit and storage, and it lets the researcher choose the reconstitution solvent and working concentration rather than inheriting someone else’s. Every batch is analyzed by Janoshik, an independent third-party laboratory, for purity by HPLC and identity by mass spectrometry, and the certificate of analysis matched to your batch is available on request. Available as a single vial or a box of ten for longer studies and multi-arm designs where consistency across a project matters.

What it is known for

AHK-Cu is known in the copper-peptide category, alongside GHK-Cu, as one of the short copper-binding tripeptides used in cellular and anti-aging research models. Buyers choose this listing for the documentation as much as the compound: independent HPLC and MS results tied to the specific batch in the vial, rather than a generic specification sheet reused across lots. Canadian sourcing matters here too — domestic dispatch means no cross-border customs hold on a cold-shipped reagent.

Key features

• Lyophilized 100mg vial — Dry powder tolerates shipping and storage far better than a pre-mixed solution, and gives you full control over solvent choice and final concentration.
• Third-party HPLC purity testing (Janoshik) — Purity is verified by a lab with no stake in the sale, so impurity levels are not something you have to take on the supplier’s word.
• Mass spectrometry identity confirmation — Confirms the material in the vial is the peptide named on the label — the check that separates a documented reagent from an unverified powder.
• Batch-matched certificate of analysis — The COA corresponds to your actual lot, so results can be traced back to a specific analyzed batch when you write up or repeat the work.
• Copper-complexed tripeptide format — Supplied already as the copper complex, so you are not preparing and validating the metal-peptide coordination yourself before an experiment can begin.
• Single vial or box of ten — Scale to the project: one vial for a pilot or method development, ten for extended timelines where you want the same lot throughout.
• Cold storage and discreet, tracked Canadian dispatch — The reagent is held and shipped in condition, and domestic tracking means you know when to be there to receive and refrigerate it.

Benefits

• Verified identity and purity before the material ever enters your protocol
• Documentation that stands up when methods and materials have to be described
• Freedom to reconstitute at the concentration and in the vehicle your assay requires
• Lot consistency across a longer study when ordering the ten-vial box
• No customs delay or unpredictable border handling on a temperature-sensitive shipment

Specifications

Typical applications

• In-vitro copper-peptide and metal-binding peptide research
• Cellular and anti-aging research models
• Comparative studies alongside other copper tripeptides such as GHK-Cu
• Analytical method development and reference work
• Formulation and stability research under laboratory conditions

Important information

• Research use only. Not for human or veterinary use, ingestion, injection or topical application, and not a drug, supplement, food or cosmetic.
• Store the sealed vial cold and protected from light; refrigerate promptly on arrival.
• Reconstitute with a solvent appropriate to your protocol, and handle reconstituted material as a short-term working solution rather than long-term stock.
• Request the batch-matched COA if your documentation requires the analytical data for the specific lot you received.
• Copper complexes can interact with chelators and certain buffer components — check compatibility with your assay medium before running the experiment.

Common questions

What form does AHK-Cu arrive in?

A lyophilized powder or cake in a sealed 100mg vial. It requires reconstitution in a suitable research solvent before use.

Who performs the testing?

Janoshik, an independent third-party analytical laboratory. Purity is assessed by HPLC and identity confirmed by mass spectrometry.

Can I get the certificate of analysis for my specific vial?

Yes. The COA is matched to the batch shipped to you and is available on request.

How is AHK-Cu different from GHK-Cu?

Both are short copper-binding tripeptides used in cellular research, but they differ in amino acid sequence — AHK is alanyl-histidyl-lysine. They are often studied comparatively rather than interchangeably.

Why order the box of ten?

Longer or multi-condition studies benefit from running on a single analyzed lot. Ordering ten vials at once reduces the chance of introducing lot-to-lot variability partway through a project.

Is this suitable for personal use?

No. It is supplied strictly for in-vitro laboratory research and is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease, nor for use in humans or animals.

In summary

A documented copper tripeptide reagent for laboratory work: lyophilized, independently tested for purity and identity, backed by a batch-matched COA, and shipped cold and tracked within Canada. Available as a single 100mg vial or a ten-vial box when a study needs one consistent lot from start to finish.