AHK-Cu
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Research summary
AHK-Cu is a synthetic copper-binding tripeptide related to the better-known compound GHK-Cu. Copper is an essential cofactor for collagen cross-linking and wound-healing enzymes, and AHK-Cu was specifically engineered to target hair follicle growth rather than acting as a general tissue-repair signal.
Published research on AHK-Cu itself is limited and almost entirely preclinical, examining its ability to stimulate hair follicle elongation, promote dermal papilla cell proliferation, and increase markers tied to hair-growth signaling in cell and animal studies. No peer-reviewed human clinical trial specific to AHK-Cu was found —its evidence base is notably thinner and less mature than GHK-Cu's.
Sources: Medicina Scientific (Basel) tripeptide review; PMC4508379 (GHK-Cu, related derivative discussion). Findings from published research —not a claim about this product, and not evidence of safety or effectiveness for human use.
Decoding the Benefits
- Purpose-built for hair follicle biology, rather than general skin repair like its better-known relative GHK-Cu.
- Preclinical testing found it promoted both follicle elongation and dermal papilla cell growth — two separate markers of hair-growth activity.
