This product is not for human or animal consumption. It is supplied
solely for laboratory research, chemical analysis and in-vitro study, and must be
handled by qualified personnel. Nothing stated here has been evaluated by the FDA,
and no claim is made that this product diagnoses, treats, cures or prevents any
disease.
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Lyophilized powder keeps at −20 °C for long-term storage or 2–8 °C short-term. Once reconstituted with bacteriostatic water, refrigerate at 2–8 °C and keep it out of light. Our reconstitution guide covers the full process.
KPV 10 mg, α-MSH-Derived Tripeptide Research Compound
KPV is a synthetic tripeptide corresponding to the C-terminal fragment (residues 11–13) of α-melanocyte-stimulating hormone (α-MSH). It is a frequent subject of preclinical and laboratory investigation into inflammatory-signaling, epithelial-barrier, and antimicrobial-peptide research. Lumen Peptides supplies KPV as a high-purity lyophilized powder intended exclusively for in-vitro research and laboratory study.
About KPV
KPV retains the terminal Lys-Pro-Val sequence of α-MSH while lacking the receptor-binding region associated with pigmentation, which is why it is widely used as a research tool for separating melanocortin anti-inflammatory signaling from pigmentary activity. Published research is indexed in the peer-reviewed scientific literature.
KPV Research Applications
In laboratory and preclinical settings, this peptide is studied across several areas of interest:
Inflammatory-signaling research: examined in NF-κB and pro-inflammatory cytokine pathway models.
Epithelial & gut-barrier research: investigated in intestinal epithelial cell models.
Antimicrobial-peptide research: studied for activity against microbial cultures in vitro.
Wound & tissue-model research: explored in cell-culture repair assays.
These describe areas of ongoing scientific investigation only, this compound is not a therapeutic or cosmetic product and no clinical outcomes are implied.
Specifications
Compound
KPV (lysine-proline-valine)
Peptide sequence
L-lysyl-L-prolyl-L-valine (Lys-Pro-Val)
Molecular formula
C16H30N4O4
Molecular weight
~342.4 g/mol
CAS number
67727-97-3
Quantity
10 mg per vial
Form
Lyophilized powder
Reconstitution, Storage & Handling
Supplied as a lyophilized powder, the compound is typically reconstituted with bacteriostatic or sterile water for laboratory use. Store the sealed lyophilized vial at -20 °C, protected from light and moisture, for long-term stability. After reconstitution, store at 2–8 °C and use within the timeframe defined by your laboratory protocol. Handle using standard laboratory safety practices.
For Research Use Only
This product is intended strictly for laboratory and in-vitro research. It is not for human or veterinary use, consumption, or diagnostic application and is not a drug, food, or cosmetic. By purchasing, the buyer affirms they are a qualified researcher or institution. Browse our full catalog of research peptides.
Related compounds: KPV is also one of the four peptides in the KLOW 80 blend, alongside GHK-Cu and BPC-157.
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FOR RESEARCH PURPOSES ONLY
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Lumen Peptides is a chemical supplier. Lumen Peptides does not qualify to be called a compounding pharmacy (or chemical compounding facility) as defined by the federal food drug and cosmetic act in section 503A. Lumen Peptides does not qualify to be called an outsourcing facility as defined by the federal food drug and cosmetic act in Section 503B.
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