AHK-CU

AHK-Cu (Copper Tripeptide-3) is a synthetic copper peptide primarily researched for hair regrowth, scalp health, and tissue regeneration.

It works by stimulating dermal papilla cells to prolong the hair growth phase, increasing blood flow via VEGF production, and reducing oxidative stress to protect follicles.

Key benefits supported by research include:

• Hair Growth Stimulation: Activates dormant follicles, increases dermal papilla cell proliferation, and extends the anagen (growth) phase while inhibiting TGF-β1 to counter DHT-induced miniaturization.
• Scalp Circulation: Boosts Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor (VEGF) to enhance blood flow and nutrient delivery to the hair roots.
• Antioxidant Protection: Reduces oxidative stress by increasing Superoxide Dismutase (SOD) production, shielding follicles from free radical damage.
• Tissue Repair: Stimulates fibroblast activity and collagen synthesis (Type I collagen) to thicken the scalp dermis and support wound healing.

While GHK-Cu is a naturally occurring peptide with broader research for general skin anti-aging, AHK-Cu is a synthetic variant specifically engineered with an alanine amino acid (replacing glycine) to target hair follicles more directly.