KPV Peptide (4mg)
KPV Peptide 4 mg provides a high-purity, laboratory-verified lyophilized peptide manufactured under strict quality control standards in the USA. Formulated with 4 mg of pure KPV (Lysine-Proline-Valine)āthe C-terminal tripeptide fragment of alpha-melanocyte-stimulating hormone (\alpha\text{-MSH})āthis compound is widely utilized in gastroenterology, immunology, and dermatology research investigating inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) suppression, antimicrobial signaling, and NF-\kappa\text{B} pathway downregulation.
Key Specifications
Ā Active Compound: KPV (Lysine-Proline-Valine / \alpha\text{-MSH}_{11-13})
Ā Chemical Formula: \text{C}_{16}\text{H}_{30}\text{N}_{4}\text{O}_{4}
Ā Concentration: 4 mg per vial
Ā Purity Standard: Exceeds 99% (Third-Party HPLC Verified)
Ā Formulation: Sterile Lyophilized Powder
Ā Origin: Manufactured in USA
Ā Classification: Research Use Only
Primary Research Applications
Ā Gastrointestinal Anti-Inflammatory Modulation: KPV is extensively studied in intestinal inflammation models for its ability to penetrate mucosal epithelial cells and inhibit nuclear factor kappa B (NF-\kappa\text{B}) translocation, reducing colonic tissue damage.
Ā Antimicrobial & Anti-Fungal Activity: Evaluated in cellular microbiology models for direct antimicrobial properties against pathogen strains, including Candida albicans and Staphylococcus aureus.
Ā Dermatological & Tissue Repair: Investigated in wound healing and inflammatory skin condition models to suppress pro-inflammatory cytokine expression (\text{IL-6}, \text{TNF-}\alpha) without inducing melanogenesis.