Research brief · Regenerative
KPV
α-MSH tripeptide fragment studied in mucosal inflammation models.
Class
α-MSH C-terminal tripeptide
Half-life
Short
Studied in
Mucosal and inflammatory bowel models.
What it is
KPV is the C-terminal tripeptide of α-MSH and retains a portion of its anti-inflammatory activity via the melanocortin pathway, with research focus on mucosal models.
Mechanism studied
Anti-inflammatory action via melanocortin pathway.
Research notes
- Most data derives from rodent IBD-like models.
Before sourcing any material
- Confirm a lot-matched third-party certificate of analysis (HPLC purity and mass-spectrometry identity).
- Check the stated peptide content per vial, not just the gross vial mass.
- Plan reconstitution volumes first so the vial size matches your protocol.
- Verify what is lawful in your jurisdiction — these are in-vitro research reagents, not medicines.