Description
KPV is a research peptide supplied by Prestige Peptides for controlled laboratory studies involving inflammatory signaling, epithelial barrier models, cellular stress-response pathways, and immune-related research.
KPV is a short tripeptide made up of the amino acids lysine, proline, and valine. It is commonly described in research literature as the C-terminal tripeptide fragment of alpha-melanocyte-stimulating hormone, also known as alpha-MSH. KPV is of interest to researchers because it is studied in relation to inflammatory pathway regulation, cellular signaling, epithelial barrier function, and immune-response models. Research sources commonly describe KPV as a Lys-Pro-Val tripeptide derived from alpha-MSH.
In laboratory settings, KPV may be relevant for studies exploring how short peptide fragments interact with cellular pathways involved in inflammation, tissue-response models, and epithelial cell behavior. It is often referenced in research connected to NF-kB pathway activity, cytokine-related signaling, mucosal barrier models, gut-related research models, skin-cell models, and antimicrobial-response studies.
Because KPV is a very small peptide fragment, it is mainly positioned as a research compound for laboratories investigating peptide-based signaling, cellular stress response, immune pathway regulation, and alpha-MSH-derived peptide activity. These research areas are provided for scientific context only and must not be understood as gut-health, skin-health, immune-support, anti-inflammatory, wound-healing, treatment, or wellness claims.
KPV is supplied in lyophilized vial format to support controlled laboratory handling, storage, and preparation according to appropriate research protocols.
Research Context
KPV may be relevant in laboratory studies focused on:
- Inflammatory signaling pathway research
- NF-kB-related pathway studies
- Epithelial barrier function models
- Cellular stress-response research
- Immune-response pathway models
- Cytokine-related signaling research
- Gut and mucosal barrier research models
- Skin-cell and tissue-response models
- Alpha-MSH-derived peptide studies
- Antimicrobial-response research
- Short peptide fragment research
These research areas are provided for scientific context only and must not be understood as treatment, gut-health support, immune support, skin repair, wound healing, anti-inflammatory use, wellness, or health benefit claims.
Chemical & Analytical Reference Specifications
| Specification | Reference Value |
|---|---|
| Compound Name | KPV (α-MSH (11-13) Tripeptide Fragment) |
| Catalogue SKU | PP-KPV10 |
| CAS Registry Number | 67727-97-3 |
| Molecular Formula | C16H30N4O4 |
| Molecular Weight | 342.43 g/mol |
| Amino Acid Sequence | Lys-Pro-Val (3 AA) |
| Purity Specification | ≥99% (HPLC & MS Verified) |
| Physical Form | Sterile Lyophilized Solid (Freeze-Dried Powder) |
| Net Content per Vial | 10 mg |
| Recommended Lab Storage | -20°C (Dry, dark laboratory freezer) |
| Dispatch & Fulfilment | Gauteng, South Africa (The Courier Guy Door or PUDO Locker) |
| Intended Use | In Vitro Laboratory Research Only (Not for Human Use) |
Related Research Compounds: Laboratories studying epithelial barrier and cellular response pathways also examine BPC-157 10mg and GHK-Cu 100mg. View all products in our research peptides catalogue.
Important Notice
This product is supplied strictly for laboratory research purposes only. It is not intended for human or animal consumption, injection, oral use, topical use, medical treatment, gut-health support, skin-health use, immune support, wound healing, diagnostic use, or any form of personal use.
Prestige Peptides does not provide dosing, administration, application, treatment, or personal-use guidance. Buyers are responsible for ensuring that this material is handled only in a suitable research environment and in line with applicable laws, safety standards, and internal laboratory procedures.
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