AHK-CU

AHK-Cu – Research Compound (100 mg)

AHK-Cu is a synthetic copper-binding tripeptide complex composed of alanine, histidine, and lysine coordinated with a divalent copper ion (Cu²⁺). This chemically defined metal–peptide system is structurally distinct from larger proteins and is supplied for scientific research involving peptide–metal interactions, coordination chemistry, and structure–function analysis.

In controlled laboratory environments, AHK-Cu is utilized as a reference compound for investigating short copper-binding peptide motifs and their stability under in vitro conditions. The histidine residue facilitates copper coordination, enabling studies of metal-dependent molecular behavior and peptide interaction dynamics.

Unlike multi-domain metalloproteins, AHK-Cu represents a discrete and well-characterized peptide complex, making it suitable for mechanistic assays and comparative peptide research without the variability associated with larger biologic systems.

This product is manufactured and distributed strictly for controlled in vitro research applications.

Product Specifications

• Quantity: 100 mg per vial

• Form: Lyophilized powder

• Appearance: Blue to blue-violet solid

• Molecular Weight: ~340.8 Da

• Storage (unreconstituted): Store refrigerated at 2°C–8°C in a dry, dark location

• Storage (reconstituted): Refrigerate at 2°C–8°C

Research Use Only

This product is intended exclusively for laboratory research purposes. It is not intended for human or animal consumption, clinical use, diagnostic procedures, therapeutic applications, dietary use, cosmetic use, or veterinary use.

This product has not been evaluated or approved by the FDA or any other regulatory authority.

Disclaimer

All information provided is for educational and research reference purposes only. No claims are made regarding safety, efficacy, or suitability for any specific application. The purchaser assumes full responsibility for proper handling, storage, use, and disposal in compliance with all applicable local, state, and federal regulations.