AHK-Cu (Copper Tripeptide-3) record · updated 4h ago
AHK-Cu (Copper Tripeptide-3) is a synthetic alanine-histidine-lysine peptide bound to copper, studied topically for stimulating dermal papilla cells and supporting hair follicle health.
How it works: Copper-binding tripeptide (GHK-Cu); tissue-remodeling / regenerative signaling
Development stage
where AHK-Cu (Copper Tripeptide-3) sits between preclinical work and regulatory approval- 1CurrentPreclinicalAnimal / in-vitro work
- 2Not reachedPhase 1Safety in humans
- 3Not reachedPhase 2Efficacy signal
- 4Not reachedPhase 3Confirmatory trials
- 5Not reachedApprovedCleared by a regulator
Stage is inferred from the highest trial phase in the indexed corpus and 34 registered trials. It describes the research record, not a recommendation.
Mass and formula from PubChem CID 168431292. No verified residue count for this compound.
| Study | Type | Year | Summary depth |
|---|---|---|---|
| The effect of tripeptide-copper complex on human hair growth in vitro. FindingNot reported in abstract. | In vitro | 2007 | Full text read0.70 |
What people are saying
anecdotal · not evidenceUnverified first-hand accounts from public forums. These are not studies: nobody checked what was taken, whether it was what the label said, or what else was going on. They count for nothing in the evidence grade above and are shown because a reader searching AHK-Cu (Copper Tripeptide-3) will meet them anyway, and meeting them next to a graded evidence base is better than meeting them alone.
Articles mentioning AHK-Cu (Copper Tripeptide-3)
- Best Copper Peptide Serums: Buyer's GuideHow to evaluate a copper peptide serum — concentration, pH, packaging, formulation partners — plus criteria for the leading product categories.cosmetic · 4 min
- Best Peptides for Skin: Ranked RoundupRanked roundup of cosmetic peptides — copper peptides (GHK-Cu, AHK-Cu), Argireline, Matrixyl, SNAP-8 — with what each does and how to choose.roundup · 3 min
- GLOW Peptide Stack Explained: Multi-Peptide Skin RejuvenationGLOW is an informal multi-peptide skin rejuvenation stack — typically GHK-Cu, BPC-157, and TB-500. Here's what it is, the mechanism rationale, and how it compares to topical-only approaches.news · 4 min
- Best Peptides for Hair Growth: AHK-Cu, GHK-Cu, ThymulinCopper peptides (AHK-Cu, GHK-Cu) and Thymulin are the peptides with usable hair-growth evidence. Here's what each does and how they fit in a routine with minoxidil and finasteride.roundup · 4 min
- Copper Peptides: GHK-Cu, AHK-Cu, and What They Actually DoCopper peptides — GHK-Cu, AHK-Cu — and what the evidence shows for skin regeneration, hair growth, and wound healing. Topical vs injected, dosing, side effects.cosmetic · 4 min
- Peptides for Skin: Anti-Aging, Repair, and What WorksThe cosmetic peptides backed by real evidence — copper peptides, Argireline, Matrixyl, SNAP-8 — what each does, how to combine them, and how to choose a serum.cosmetic · 5 min