2D Molecular Structure
- CID
- 125672
- Standard InChIKey
- YSPZCHGIWAQVKQ-AVGNSLFASA-N
- Residue Count
- 3 AA
- Structural Modifications
- Free N-terminus
- Free C-terminal acid
KPV
Also known as: Lys-Pro-Val, α-MSH(11-13), MSH (11-13)
- CAS Number
- 67727-97-3
- Molecular Formula
- C16H30N4O4
- Molecular Weight
- 342.43 g/mol
- Purity
- Batch-specific
- Form
- Lyophilized powder
- Enquiry Sizes
- Research vial • Bulk / custom fill (quote required)
- Peptide Sequence3 residues
- Lys-Pro-Val
Compliance Notice: All products supplied by BioTech Pharma are intended strictly for laboratory research and development use only. They are not intended for human or veterinary use, diagnosis, treatment, or consumption of any kind. By submitting an enquiry, the requester confirms they are a qualified researcher or institution and accepts full responsibility for compliant handling and use.
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Documentation requests are reviewed against the records available for the applicable lot. Availability, methods, and values must be confirmed for the specific enquiry and are not promised in advance.
Form supplied: Lyophilized powder. Your selections are carried into the quote request automatically.
Overview
KPV is the C-terminal KPV α-MSH peptide, corresponding to residues 11–13 (Lys-Pro-Val) of α-melanocyte-stimulating hormone. Despite lacking the melanocortin core of the parent hormone, this short fragment has been studied in the published literature as a reference material in inflammatory-signaling assays, which is why it is examined separately from full-length α-MSH.
Published in-vitro and animal-model research has studied KPV in the context of NF-κB signaling, cytokine-modulation, and intestinal-epithelial and mucosal biology. These model observations are exploratory and characterize the fragment mechanistically; they do not establish clinical efficacy, and results should be read as published research context rather than definitive pharmacology.
BioTech Pharma supplies KPV as a lyophilized powder for in-vitro and preclinical research use only; it is not a drug and is not intended for human or veterinary use. Lot-specific analytical documentation may be available and should be confirmed for the applicable material.
Research Applications
- NF-κB and inflammatory signaling studies (in vitro)
- Pro-inflammatory cytokine modulation research
- Intestinal-epithelial and mucosal-biology models
- Melanocortin-fragment structure-activity analysis
Frequently Asked Questions
Scientific References
Analytical Data
Lot-specific documentation may be available for the applicable material and must be confirmed per enquiry. Where available, it may include:
- HPLC purity result
- LC-MS identity confirmation
- Appearance
- Net content
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Procurement Details
Availability, lead time, salt / content basis, and cold-chain requirements depend on the specific lot and quantity, so we confirm them per enquiry rather than publishing fixed figures. Request confirmation for your requirements with your quote and our team will respond with details for the applicable batch.
Storage & Handling
Lyophilized: store at −20 °C, protected from light and moisture. Reconstituted: store cold and protected from light; verify prepared-solution stability for the applicable material before extended use.
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Bacteriostatic Water
Aqueous laboratory research reagent studied as a companion diluent for reconstituting lyophilized peptides in the laboratory.