KPV
KPV is a tripeptide (Lysine-Proline-Valine) derived from the C-terminal fragment of α-MSH. It is studied in preclinical research in relation to inflammation modulation in skin and gut.
What is KPV?
KPV is a tripeptide (Lysine-Proline-Valine) derived from the C-terminal fragment of α-MSH. It is studied in preclinical research in relation to inflammation modulation in skin and gut. This page is intended solely as an informational research guide for laboratory applications (Research Use Only).
Mechanism (preclinical)
Associated in preclinical models with inhibition of NF-κB-mediated inflammatory signalling.
Research areas
- Inflammation modulation (preclinical)
- Skin and gut mucosa research
- Wound repair
- α-MSH and melanocortin derivatives
Specifications
- Molecular weight
- 342,45 g/mol
- Sequence
- Lys-Pro-Val
- Purity
- ≥ 99%
- Form
- Lyophilised powder
- Included
- 3 ml bacteriostatic water
Storage and reconstitution
Dry (lyophilised) powder can be stored long-term at -20 to -80 °C in an airtight, opaque container. After reconstitution with bacteriostatic water the solution must be refrigerated at 2 to 8 °C and protected from light.
Order KPV from Europa Peptides
Europa Peptides supplies KPV as lyophilised powder with ≥ 99% purity - 3 ml bacteriostatic water included. Shipped from our Netherlands warehouse. Orders placed before 16:00 on a business day ship the same day. For laboratory research only (RUO).