Skin & copper peptides
AHK-Cu (Ala-His-Lys-Kupfer)
A copper-binding tripeptide (Ala-His-Lys) in complex with Cu2+. It is used in basic research on collagen synthesis, fibroblast stimulation and copper-mediated regeneration in skin tissue models.
Structure
- Sequence
- Ala-His-Lys · Cu²⁺
- Molecular formula
- C₁₃H₂₂CuN₆O₄
- Molecular weight
- 393.89 Da
- Amino acids
- 3
Mechanism of action
Copper chelate complex that stimulates fibroblasts and influences matrix metalloproteinases (MMPs) in cell culture models.
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