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Skin, Hair & Cosmetic

AHK-Cu

Alanyl-Histidyl-Lysyl Copper

Classification: Copper tripeptide (cosmetic)

Mechanism: Copper delivery to hair follicles; angiogenesis and VEGF induction in scalp

Benefits: Hair follicle stimulation; scalp circulation; hair growth

Evidence tier: Cosmetic Clinical Studies · Availability: Cosmetic

Primary sources

  1. Pickart L et al. The effect of the human peptide GHK on gene expression relevant to nervous system function and cognitive decline. Brain Sci 2017. PMID 28212278
  2. Errante F et al. Cosmeceutical peptides in the framework of sustainable wellness economy. Front Chem 2020. PMID 33195061
  3. Note: Primary literature for this commercial cosmetic peptide is limited; cited reviews summarize available preclinical and clinical evidence.

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