Educational guide
AHK-Cu Research — Stemcode Peptides
AHK-Cu Copper Peptide Complex AHK-Cu is a copper peptide investigated for its effects on dermal papilla cell proliferation and vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) expression in scalp and skin tissue. VEGF Upregulation Cell Proliferation Hair Follicle Act
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AHK-Cu
Copper Peptide Complex
AHK-Cu is a copper peptide investigated for its effects on dermal papilla cell proliferation and vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) expression in scalp and skin tissue.
VEGF Upregulation
Cell Proliferation
Hair Follicle Activity
Growth Factor Expression
Quantified findings reported in the literature
increase in VEGF expression in dermal papilla cells exposed to AHK-Cu
Pyo et al., Arch Pharm Res 2007 ↗
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Published, peer-reviewed studies
The effect of tripeptide-copper complex on human hair growth in vitro
Study demonstrating AHK-Cu's stimulation of dermal papilla cell proliferation and upregulation of VEGF expression, key mechanisms in follicle activity.
Stemcode supplies AHK-Cu as a research-grade compound for laboratory research use only — not for human or animal consumption.