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KPV

CHEMICAL PROPERTIES

CAS NUMBER13588-25-1
MOLECULAR WEIGHT326.35 g/mol
MOLECULAR FORMULAC₁₄H₂₂N₄O₅

PHYSICAL PROPERTIES

APPEARANCEWhite lyophilized powder in sealed borosilicate glass vial.
SEQUENCELys-Pro-Val

KPV

KPV is a C-terminal tripeptide of alpha-MSH, supplied lyophilized, ≥99.473% purity by HPLC. For in-vitro receptor binding studies. Not for use in any living organism.

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LOT NUMBERLMO-0626-KPV-008
REPORT NO.KVR-2026-5F8BD7
HPLC PURITY99.473%

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IdentitySequence confirmed
ContentExact mg verified
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This compound is sold strictly for in vitro research and laboratory use. Not for human or animal consumption. Not a drug, food, or supplement. By purchasing you confirm you are a qualified researcher and will use this compound in compliance with all applicable laws. Must be 21 or older.

RESEARCH

PepT1-Mediated Tripeptide KPV Uptake
Dalmasso G, Charrier-Hisamuddin L, Nguyen HT, et al. · Gastroenterology · 2008
Characterises KPV-mediated NF-kB and MAP kinase signalling via PepT1-mediated cellular uptake in murine gastrointestinal tissue models.
PMID 18061177
Core and C-Terminal (KPV) Alpha-MSH Peptide Receptor Pathway Characterisation
Getting SJ, Allcock GH, Flower R, Perretti M. · Journal of Pharmacology and Experimental Therapeutics · 2003
Characterises KPV mechanism via non-melanocortin-receptor pathway, distinguishing it from core alpha-MSH peptides in crystal-induced peritonitis models.
PMID 12750433
Antimicrobial Effects of Alpha-MSH Peptides
Cutuli M, Cristiani S, Lipton JM, Catania A. · Journal of Leukocyte Biology · 2000
Demonstrates that alpha-MSH and its C-terminal tripeptide KPV exhibit antimicrobial activity against S. aureus and C. albicans across a broad concentration range including physiological picomolar levels.
PMID 10670585

LAB RESULTS

LOT LMO-0626-KPV-008 · CURRENT

Certificate of Analysis

PURITY
99.473%
CAS
13588-25-1
MW
326.35 g/mol
APPEARANCE
White lyophilized powder in sealed borosilicate glass vial.
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Third-Party Report

TESTING LABKovera Labs
TEST DATE08/16/2026
METHODS USED
HPLCMSAAA
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RESEARCH APPLICATIONS

What the literature covers.

  • ●NF-kB pathway signalling measurement in cultured epithelial cell lines
  • ●Cytokine level measurement in cell culture
  • ●Receptor binding characterisation
  • ●Alpha-MSH C-terminal fragment studied for localised tissue protection

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