KPV
KPV
KPV is a tripeptide fragment derived from the alpha-melanocyte stimulating hormone (α-MSH) peptide sequence. In laboratory environments, researchers study KPV for its interaction with cellular signaling pathways related to regulatory and immune-associated communication systems. Experimental models investigate how short peptide fragments such as KPV participate in cellular signaling networks and regulatory response pathways. These investigations contribute to a growing body of research focused on melanocortin-related peptide fragments and biological communication systems. KPV continues to be examined in controlled research environments exploring peptide-mediated signaling mechanisms.
Strength
Research this compound
For research use only. Not for human consumption.
Identity, storage, and what ships.
The technical record. Identity rows reflect literature-cited values for this compound; storage rows describe the conditions under which Nexara holds and ships the lyophilized form.
Identity
- Appearance
- White lyophilized powder
- Molecular Formula
- C16H30N4O4
- Molecular Weight
- 342.44 g/mol
- CAS Number
- 67727-97-3
- Sequence
- Lys-Pro-Val
- Synonyms
- α-MSH(11-13)
- Purity
- ≥99%
Storage profile
- Storage (Lyophilized)
- -20°C (long-term), 2-8°C up to 30 days (short-term)
- Storage (Reconstituted)
- 2-8°C
- Shelf Life (Lyophilized)
- 24 months at -20°C
- Shelf Life (Reconstituted)
- Up to 28 days at 2-8°C
- Reconstitution
- Bacteriostatic water (0.9% benzyl alcohol) for research reconstitution
- Handling
- Protect from direct light. Avoid repeated freeze-thaw cycles.
Shipment
- —1x lyophilized vial (10mg)
- —Certificate of Analysis (COA)
- —Proper storage instructions
Studied research areas.
Each item below names a domain in which KPV has been investigated in published research. Listed for context — not as a use recommendation.
- 01Inflammatory cytokine modulation research (IL-6, TNF-α pathways)
- 02Intestinal barrier function and mucosal immunology studies
- 03NF-κB signaling pathway investigation
- 04Immune response regulation in preclinical models
- 05Gut-immune axis and mucosal inflammation research
Held to research-grade quality standards.
Every batch is held to research-grade quality standards before it ships. Each vial is labeled with its batch identifier so that fulfillment can be traced through the order record. For our research-use-only posture, see the Research Compliance page.
Common questions for KPV.
For research use only. Not for human consumption.
These products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. They are sold strictly as research chemicals for laboratory use.
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Reference reading on KPV and adjacent topics.
- 3 min
Compound profile
KPV: Compound Profile
A research profile of KPV, the C-terminal tripeptide of α-MSH (Lys-Pro-Val): identity, the anti-inflammatory mechanism, and what the cytokine and intestinal-barrier literature studies.
- 6 min
Foundational
Tissue-Repair & Regenerative Peptides: A Research Overview
How the tissue-repair peptide class is studied in research: BPC-157, TB-500, and GHK-Cu, their molecular targets, what preclinical work examines, and how they differ.
- 6 min
Lyophilization and Reconstitution: A Research Primer
Bacteriostatic water vs. sterile water for injection
The functional difference between bacteriostatic water (BAC water) and sterile water for injection (SWFI): what the preservative does, when each is appropriate, and how the choice affects reconstitution practice.