Description
KPV peptides consist of the three-amino-acid sequence Lys-Pro-Val and represent the C-terminal 11-13 fragment of alpha-melanocyte-stimulating hormone. Their compact structure makes KPV useful in laboratory models focused on inflammatory signaling, intestinal epithelial response, cytokine regulation, and melanocortin-associated pathways. The peptide has also been evaluated in preclinical models of intestinal inflammation, in which changes in inflammatory cell activity and tissue responses can be measured under controlled conditions.
KPV research supports broader investigation of peptide-mediated inflammatory regulation and gut-associated cellular signaling without requiring the full alpha-MSH sequence. KPV purity is therefore an important analytical consideration because sequence integrity and contaminant levels can influence reproducibility in small-peptide assays.
Features
- Composition: Lysine, proline, and valine
- Structure: Three-amino-acid tripeptide
- Sequence: Lys-Pro-Val
- Molecular Formula: C16H30N4O4
- Molecular Weight: Approximately 342.43 g/mol
- CAS Number: 67727-97-3
Disclaimer: Supplied strictly for laboratory research. Not intended for human or veterinary administration, consumption, diagnosis, treatment, or therapeutic use.
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