What is KPV?

A tripeptide fragment of α-MSH examined in anti-inflammatory and epithelial-barrier laboratory models.

Research use only. Not for human or veterinary use.

KPV

Reference profile — not currently in the Vybe catalog

Overview

KPV is the C-terminal Lys-Pro-Val sequence of α-melanocyte-stimulating hormone. Cell and animal papers explore NF-κB-related markers and mucosal injury models without the full melanocortin pigmentation profile of longer MSH analogs. Confirm the lot certificate for salt form. Research use only.

Research areas

Framed as published laboratory and clinical literature. Not treatment guidance.

Epithelial inflammation models

Published work applies KPV in colonic and cutaneous inflammation assays and reports changes in cytokine transcripts.

Published research

alpha-Melanocyte-stimulating hormone and related tripeptides: biochemistry, antiinflammatory and protective effects in vitro and in vivo, and future perspectives for the treatment of immune-mediated inflammatory diseases
Endocrine Reviews · 2008
PMID 18664618 · DOI 10.1210/er.2007-0027
Open source

Storage & handling

Keep lyophilized material sealed, desiccated, and protected from light as stated on the lot certificate. This is laboratory storage guidance only — not a reconstitution or administration protocol.

Frequently asked questions

What is KPV?

KPV is documented in the laboratory literature summarized on this page. Vybe lists it as a research reagent only.

What is its CAS number?

67727-97-3

Is this sold for human use?

No. Laboratory research use only. Not for human or veterinary use.

Where can I view published research?

The PubMed, PMC, and DOI links on this page open the original papers. Vybe is not the scientific publisher.

Key facts

Full name: KPV (Lys-Pro-Val, C-terminal α-MSH fragment)
Common name: KPV
CAS number: 67727-97-3
Molecular formula: C16H30N4O4
Molecular weight: 342.44
Research category: Tissue Repair
Storage: Keep lyophilized material sealed, desiccated, and protected from light as stated on the lot certificate. This is laboratory storage guidance only — not a reconstitution or administration protocol.