AHK-Cu is a synthetic tripeptide-copper complex composed of alanine, histidine, and lysine coordinated with a divalent copper ion (Cu²⁺). It is supplied for controlled laboratory and analytical research involving molecular identity, peptide-metal coordination chemistry, and structural characterization.
Research Context
AHK-Cu is structurally related to other copper-binding peptide complexes. Its defined composition provides a reproducible reference material for controlled studies of peptide-metal interactions and analytical identification.
Laboratory Research Information
Laboratory studies may examine molecular characterization, analytical separation, peptide-metal coordination, and experimental assay behavior. Observations should be interpreted within the design and limitations of the relevant study.
Specifications
| Chemical Name | Alanine-Histidine-Lysine-Copper (AHK-Cu) |
| Also Known As | AHK:Cu, Copper Tripeptide |
| Compound Type | Copper-binding tripeptide complex |
| Sequence | Ala-His-Lys : Cu²⁺ |
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