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AHK-CU research

Reference summary, chemistry, and peer-reviewed literature on AHK-CU (CAS 682809-81-0). Provided for laboratory researchers; not for human or veterinary use.

Also known as: AHK-Cu, (alanyl-histidyl-lysine)copper(II), L-alanyl-L-histidyl-L-lysine-copper(II) complex

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Chemistry & identity

CAS Number682809-81-0
Molecular FormulaC15H24ClCuN6O4
Molecular Weight451.39 g/mol
Residue Count3
PubChem CID168431292

Peptide sequence

AHK

Research context

PubChem CID 168431292 is the monohydrochloride copper complex ("[L-Alanyl-N-L-histidyl-N,N3-L-lysinato(2-)]copper Monohydrochloride"); the record lists its parent as CID 7408502, L-alanyl-L-histidyl-L-lysine (H-Ala-His-Lys-OH, C15H26N6O4, 354.41 g/mol) - the source for the AHK sequence. PubChem gives the formula as an anion (C15H24ClCuN6O4-).

Selected research references

Published peer-reviewed literature on AHK-CU. Provided for research-context purposes only; CC Peptides does not make claims about outcomes in humans.

AHK-CU for laboratory research

CC Peptides supplies AHK-CU as a lyophilized reference material with a third-party COA. Ships from California.

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