AHK-Cu
A copper peptide related to GHK-Cu, used in hair-growth serums. Evidence comes from lab studies of human hair follicles.
- Evidence
- Primarily preclinical research
- Half-life
- Topical
- Sources
- 1 cited
Is AHK-Cu FDA-approved?
Sold in cosmetics. Not an FDA-approved drug.
Overview
AHK-Cu is a copper-binding tripeptide. In a 2007 lab study, it lengthened human hair follicles kept alive in a dish and helped the cells at the base of the follicle survive. There are no controlled human trials of hair growth.
How it works
In lab studies it boosted growth of dermal papilla cells, which control the hair growth cycle, and reduced their programmed cell death.
How long does AHK-Cu stay in the body?
Not applicable for topical use.
What it's studied for
- Hair follicle growth (lab studies)
Related: GHK-Cu, Argireline, NAD+, Matrixyl.
Sources
The studies and prescribing labels this page is written from.
