Not for human consumption, veterinary use, or clinical administration. Sold exclusively to qualified laboratories and researchers for in-vitro study.
KPV (Lys-Pro-Val) is a C-terminal tripeptide fragment of alpha-melanocyte-stimulating hormone (α-MSH), one of the naturally occurring melanocortin peptides. While α-MSH has multiple documented functions, research interest in KPV specifically centres on its role in inflammatory signalling — particularly its interactions with intracellular pathways that regulate cytokine production.
Research has explored KPV's effect on NF-κB signalling, a central transcription-factor pathway involved in the expression of pro-inflammatory cytokines. Studies have examined its interaction with inflammatory mediators in cell culture and pre-clinical models, including gastrointestinal-tissue models where inflammatory regulation is an active area of study. Its small size and relatively simple structure make it an accessible research tool for peptide-biology laboratories.
The compound has also been investigated in models examining skin and mucosal inflammation, where melanocortin-receptor-mediated pathways play a documented regulatory role. KPV research sits at the intersection of melanocortin biology, immunology, and gut physiology.
myPEPT supplies KPV at ≥99% verified purity with a Certificate of Analysis from independent third-party testing (CAS 67727-97-3, MW 342.43 Da, C₁₆H₃₀N₄O₄). Lyophilised and shipped across the EU in properly sealed research-grade vials.
What researchers should know: KPV is supplied for laboratory research purposes only. It is not a therapeutic or pharmaceutical product and is not approved for human use in this format. Handle and store it in accordance with your institution's protocols for research peptides.
For research use only. This product is intended exclusively for in-vitro research and laboratory applications. Not approved for human or animal consumption, medical treatment, or therapeutic use.

