KPV 10mg

Research Overview

KPV consists of the terminal lysine-proline-valine sequence of alpha-MSH and retains a substantial portion of the parent hormone's reported anti-inflammatory activity while lacking the melanocortin receptor engagement responsible for pigmentation. This dissociation is precisely what makes it scientifically useful: it enables study of the anti-inflammatory arm of melanocortin biology without the confounding pigmentary effects of full-length alpha-MSH. Published mechanisms describe interference with NF-kappaB nuclear translocation and consequent downregulation of pro-inflammatory cytokine transcription, with additional reports of intracellular activity following peptide transporter-mediated uptake. Laboratory applications include NF-kappaB reporter assays, cytokine expression profiling, epithelial inflammation models, colitis research protocols, and comparative studies against full-length alpha-MSH.

Common Research Areas

• Inflammatory pathway research
• NF-kappaB signaling studies
• Cytokine profiling
• Gastrointestinal inflammation models
• Melanocortin peptide research
• Dermatological research models

Key Features

• Presentation: Lyophilized vial at 10 mg
• Category: Recovery & Healing — wholesale supply only
• Minimum order quantity: 10 units per SKU
• Applied in inflammatory pathway research and nf-kappab signaling studies
• Cold-chain handling: store at 2–8°C, protected from light
• Research Use Only — not for human or animal consumption

Product Information

Category

Recovery & Healing

Format

Lyophilized vial

Strength

10 mg

Minimum Order Quantity

10 units

Wholesale Availability

Wholesale only

Why Researchers Choose This Product

KPV allows laboratories to isolate melanocortin anti-inflammatory signaling from pigmentation effects — an experimental separation that cannot be achieved with the parent hormone. That specificity makes it a preferred probe in inflammation-focused research designs.

Storage

Store lyophilized vials refrigerated at 2–8°C. Protect from heat and light. Reconstituted material should be kept refrigerated and handled under aseptic laboratory conditions. For laboratory research use only.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is KPV 10mg studied for?

KPV is the C-terminal tripeptide of alpha-melanocyte-stimulating hormone, studied for anti-inflammatory signaling without pigmentation activity. Research applications include inflammatory pathway investigation, cytokine profiling, and gastrointestinal and dermatological inflammation models. Because it retains anti-inflammatory activity without the pigmentation effects of full-length alpha-MSH, it permits an experimental separation the parent hormone cannot provide.

What research applications does KPV 10mg support?

Reported laboratory applications span inflammatory pathway research, nf-kappab signaling studies, cytokine profiling, gastrointestinal inflammation models, melanocortin peptide research, and dermatological research models. KPV allows laboratories to isolate melanocortin anti-inflammatory signaling from pigmentation effects — an experimental separation that cannot be achieved with the parent hormone. That specificity makes it a preferred probe in inflammation-focused research designs.

What format, strength, and minimum order apply?

KPV 10mg is supplied as lyophilized vial at 10 mg. The minimum order quantity is 10 units per SKU, and it is available to wholesale buyers only — laboratories, research organizations, distributors, and qualified commercial accounts.

How should this product be stored and handled?

Store lyophilized vials refrigerated at 2–8°C. Protect from heat and light. Reconstituted material should be kept refrigerated and handled under aseptic laboratory conditions. For laboratory research use only.

Is this product suitable for human or animal use?

No. This product is supplied strictly for laboratory and scientific research by qualified professionals. It is not for human or animal consumption, is not intended for human or veterinary use, and is not approved to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

This product is intended exclusively for laboratory research and analytical purposes. NOT FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. Not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.