Each box of 10 vials carries a Peptworks label and a unique QR → the batch CoA (HPLC + heavy metals), verified by a third party. Checkable by you and your customers.
🔗 Peptworks.euAHK-Cu
| Units (combined total) | Discount | €/vial | This product ×100 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 100 | — | €25,00 | €2500 |
| 300 | −18% | €20,50 | €6150 |
| 500 | −25% | €18,75 | €9375 |
| 1000 | −32% | €17,00 | €17.000 |
Combine any reference: the discount applies to the combined total of vials, not per product. A single tier, not stacked.
What is — AHK-Cu
AHK-Cu is the copper(II)-complexed tripeptide alanyl-L-histidyl-L-lysine (Ala-His-Lys), a member of the copper-binding peptide family studied in cosmetic and dermatological research. Peptworks supplies it as a lyophilized (freeze-dried) powder in a 100 mg vial for laboratory use. It is a Research Use Only (RUO) reagent: not a medicine, supplement, cosmetic or medical device, and not for human or animal consumption. Stock is held inside the EU for intra-community B2B supply, available as bulk unbranded vials or white-label vials boxed under a reseller's brand.
In research models, AHK-Cu is investigated as a small peptide-metal coordination complex in which the Ala-His-Lys sequence chelates a copper ion. The histidine and terminal amino groups provide the copper-binding geometry that characterizes copper peptides. Studies in this area examine how such complexes act as carriers that modulate local copper availability to cultured cells, and how copper coordination influences signalling relevant to extracellular-matrix turnover, fibroblast activity and angiogenesis. All mechanistic description here refers to in-vitro and animal research systems, not to effects in people.
Research
- Peptide-metal coordination chemistry and copper homeostasis
- Dermal fibroblast and extracellular-matrix (collagen, elastin, glycosaminoglycan) research in cell culture
- Angiogenesis and endothelial-cell studies in in-vitro and animal models
- Hair-follicle biology and dermal papilla cell research
- Wound-healing and tissue-repair preclinical models
- Cosmetic-ingredient screening and stability testing in cultured skin cells
Advantages
- Studied as a copper-delivery vehicle in cell-based assays
- Investigated for effects on fibroblast proliferation in cultured skin cells
- Explored for pro-angiogenic activity in endothelial-cell and animal models
- Used to probe collagen and glycosaminoglycan synthesis in dermal cell cultures
- Examined in hair-follicle organ-culture and dermal papilla research systems
Safety
- Copper peptide complexes can show dose-dependent cytotoxicity in cell culture at elevated concentrations
- Redox activity of copper may generate reactive oxygen species under certain assay conditions
- Potential irritant to skin, eyes and respiratory tract on contact; handle with appropriate laboratory PPE
- Solution stability is sensitive to pH and to reducing agents
- Toxicological profile is incomplete; not characterized or approved for human or animal use
Ideal for
- Cosmetic-science R&D labs formulating and screening copper-peptide actives
- Academic dermatology and tissue-engineering research groups
- Contract laboratories running in-vitro efficacy or stability assays
- White-label brands sourcing a validated raw material for their own research and development programmes
This product is a laboratory reagent supplied strictly for research. It is not a medicine, food or supplement and is not for human or veterinary use. It must be handled by qualified professionals under laboratory conditions.
Frequently asked questions
Where can I buy AHK-Cu in bulk in the EU?
Peptworks supplies AHK-Cu (copper tripeptide) wholesale from stock held inside the EU, so orders ship intra-community in 3-5 business days with no customs. You can order bulk unbranded vials or white-label vials boxed under your own brand. Minimum order is 10 units (1 box) per reference. Research Use Only.
What is the wholesale AHK-Cu price per vial?
AHK-Cu ships as a 100 mg lyophilized vial. Public per-vial pricing uses combined-volume discounts on the whole order: EUR 19.00/vial at 100 units, EUR 15.58 at 300 units (-18%), EUR 14.25 at 500 units (-25%) and EUR 12.92 at 1000 units (-32%). A single tier applies to the combined total units; discounts are not stacked.
Can I get AHK-Cu white-labelled with my own brand?
Yes. Peptworks offers white-label AHK-Cu: vials are labelled with your brand and boxed. There is a one-time EUR 180 label setup fee for orders under 100 units, and it is free from 100 units. Alternatively you can take bulk unbranded vials. Both routes keep the same >=98% HPLC purity and per-batch CoA.
What is the minimum order for AHK-Cu?
The minimum order is 10 units (1 box) per reference; vials ship in boxes of 10. To reach the first published discount tier you would combine references up to 100 units. Payment is by USDC bank transfer / invoice; there is no card checkout on the site.
How is the AHK-Cu Certificate of Analysis verified?
Every box carries the Peptworks label and a unique QR code that links to that specific batch's Certificate of Analysis, verified through Peptworks. Each batch has an independent CoA covering HPLC purity (>=98%) and heavy metals, so resellers can trace exactly what they received.
Is AHK-Cu from Peptworks sold for cosmetic or human use?
No. AHK-Cu is supplied strictly as a laboratory research reagent, Research Use Only. It is not a medicine, supplement, cosmetic or medical device and is not for human or animal consumption. Peptworks is a B2B wholesale / white-label supplier and does not sell to end consumers.