KPV

KPV is a very small peptide made of three amino acids (lysine, proline, and valine) corresponding to the tail end of the hormone alpha-MSH. It is supplied here as an analytical-grade reference material for laboratory research use only.

KPV is the C-terminal fragment of alpha-MSH. Research suggests it retains much of the hormone's anti-inflammatory activity while lacking the pigment-producing action of the full molecule, which is part of why it draws interest as a focused research tool.

No. The published evidence is preclinical, from animal and cell models concentrated in gut and skin inflammation. There are no substantial human trials, so any conclusions about people would be premature.

KPV is small and fragile and is broken down quickly, so a large part of the literature focuses on delivery systems that protect it and steer it to a target such as the inflamed colon. These formulations are themselves a major research theme.

KPV ships as a lyophilized powder and is reconstituted in the laboratory with bacteriostatic water. It should be kept cold and dark and protected from freeze-thaw cycles. It is intended for laboratory research use only, not for human or veterinary use.