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KPV: UK Research Peptide Reference

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Last updated 2026-10-10

CAS Registry Number#
67727-97-3Source · Verified 2026-10-10
Compound class#
peptideSource · Verified 2026-10-10
Molecular formula#
C16H30N4O4Source · Verified 2026-10-10
Molecular weight#
342.43 g/molSource · Verified 2026-10-10
Name#
KPVSource · Verified 2026-10-10
PubChem CID#
125672Source · Verified 2026-10-10
Sequence#
Lys-Pro-ValSource · Verified 2026-10-10
Storage (lyophilised)#
-20 °C, dry, protected from lightSource · Verified 2026-10-10
Synonyms#
Lys-Pro-Val; alpha-MSH (11-13)Source · Verified 2026-10-10

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Research questions

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Kpv mechanism of action?

In the research literature, KPV is described as the C-terminal tripeptide of alpha-melanocyte-stimulating hormone, studied in inflammation-signalling research in cell and rodent models. It is classed as a peptide. This describes its use as a laboratory research tool only, not any effect in people. Sable Peptides supplies it for laboratory research use only; it is not for human consumption.

Source: https://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/compound/125672

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Sable Peptides. (2026). KPV: UK Research Peptide Reference. UK Research Peptide Reference. Retrieved 2026-10-11, from https://www.sablepeptides.co.uk/ref/kpv

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Sable Peptides. (2026, October 10). KPV: UK Research Peptide Reference. UK Research Peptide Reference. https://www.sablepeptides.co.uk/ref/kpv

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@misc{sable_kpv_2026, author = {{Sable Peptides}}, title = {{KPV: UK Research Peptide Reference}}, year = {2026}, howpublished = {\url{https://www.sablepeptides.co.uk/ref/kpv}}, note = {Accessed 2026-10-11. CC BY 4.0}}

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