KPV is a small tripeptide built from three amino acids: lysine, proline, and valine. It is best known in research for its links to inflammation and immune-pathway studies, and what makes it distinctive is that it comes from the tail end of a larger natural peptide called alpha-MSH.
It also has a solid research footing, with work exploring how it behaves in inflammatory and gut-related models (Kannengiesser et al., 2008). That background is part of why it draws steady interest as a study peptide.
Research Applications
- Inflammation-pathway research models
- Immune-signaling studies
- Melanocortin-derived peptide research
- Gut and tissue-response models
Supplied as a lyophilized powder for stability.
See also: Thymogen, GHK-Cu, and Cartalax 20 mg.
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KPV Structure
Peptide Class: Tripeptide derived from α-MSH (melanocortin C-terminal fragment)
Amino Acid Sequence: Lys-Pro-Val (KPV)
Molecular Formula: C₁₆H₃₀N₄O₄
Molecular Weight: ~342.4 g/mol
CAS Number: N/A
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