AHK-Cu – Research-Grade Copper Tripeptide Complex
AHK-Cu is a synthetic copper-binding tripeptide complex composed of alanine, histidine, and lysine coordinated to a divalent copper ion (Cu²⁺). This chemically defined metal–peptide system is structurally distinct from larger proteins and serves as a reproducible coordination complex for laboratory investigation.
In controlled research environments, AHK-Cu is utilized as a reference material for studying peptide–metal interactions, coordination chemistry, and structure–function relationships within short copper-binding peptide motifs. The presence of histidine facilitates copper coordination, allowing examination of peptide stability and metal-dependent molecular behavior under in vitro conditions.
Unlike multi-domain metalloproteins, AHK-Cu represents a discrete and well-characterized peptide complex that supports mechanistic assays and comparative peptide studies without the structural variability of large biologic systems. This material is intended strictly for laboratory research use only and is not designed for human or veterinary application.
Related research compounds
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Documentation and methods
Analytical testing · How to read a COA · Batch COAs · Storage and handling · What are research peptides
Important Information About This Research Product
- 1 Your vials are not empty. The lyophilized material may collect at the bottom of the vial and can appear minimal prior to inspection.
- 2 All products are supplied as lyophilized (freeze-dried) powder and require reconstitution. Bacteriostatic water is not supplied.
- 3 Store in a dry, cool, and dark environment away from UV exposure. For optimal preservation, storage at approximately 4°C is recommended.
- 4 This material is strictly for laboratory and research use only. No instructions regarding reconstitution, dosing, or administration can be provided.
