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Cellular
A tripeptide fragment investigated in preclinical cellular research.
Reviewed by Dr. James Whitfield, PharmD · Published · Last reviewed · For research use only.
Type
Synthetic peptide (tripeptide)
Molecular formula
C16H30N4O4
Molecular weight
342.43 g/mol
CAS number
67727-97-3
Amino acids
3
Sequence
Lys-Pro-Val (KPV)
Modification
Free termini; C-terminal tripeptide of alpha-MSH (residues 11-13).
The C-terminal tripeptide (Lys-Pro-Val) of alpha-MSH. It is studied in cellular research in the context of the PepT1 (SLC15A1) peptide transporter and NF-kB / MAPK signaling.
Lyophilized
20°C
protect from light and moisture; ~24 months.
Small soluble tripeptide; protect from moisture; aliquot.
Reviews
Gravina AG, et al. (2023). Cells
Brzoska T, et al. (2010). Adv Exp Med Biol
Brzoska T, et al. (2008). Endocr Rev
Reviews
Luger TA, Brzoska T. (2007). Ann Rheum Dis
Luger TA, et al. (2003). Ann N Y Acad Sci
Dinparastisaleh R, Mirsaeidi M. (2021). Pharmaceuticals (Basel)
Adnan SB, et al. (2025). Int J Med Sci
Primary research
Sung J, et al. (2025). Tissue Cell
Preclinical delivery study (2024). Front Pharmacol
Preclinical hydrogel study (2021). PubMed
Pawar K, et al. (2017). J Pharm Sci
Xiao B, et al. (2017). Mol Ther
Viennois E, et al. (2016). Cell Mol Gastroenterol Hepatol
Laroui H, et al. (2010). Gastroenterology
Dalmasso G, et al. (2008). Gastroenterology
Kannengiesser K, et al. (2008). Inflamm Bowel Dis
Catania A, et al. (2005). J Pept Res
Elliott RJ, et al. (2004). J Invest Dermatol
Getting SJ, et al. (2003). J Pharmacol Exp Ther
Cutuli M, et al. (2000). J Leukoc Biol
Shao W, et al. (2022). Biomater Sci
Also known as: alpha-MSH(11-13), Lys-Pro-Val
Research Use Only
These products are intended for research purposes only and are not for human consumption. Not FDA approved. Not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
| Compound | Type | Molecular weight | CAS number |
|---|---|---|---|
| KPVThis page | Synthetic peptide (tripeptide) | 342.43 g/mol | 67727-97-3 |
| BPC-157 | Synthetic peptide (pentadecapeptide) | 1,419.5 g/mol | 137525-51-0 |
| TB-500 | Synthetic peptide (Thymosin Beta-4 related) | ~4,963 g/mol | 77591-33-4 |
| Epithalon | Synthetic linear tetrapeptide | 390.35 g/mol | 307297-39-8 |
| SS-31 | Synthetic aromatic-cationic tetrapeptide (C-terminally amidated, mitochondria-targeted) | 639.8 g/mol | 736992-21-5 |
Comparison of laboratory reference specifications only. For research use only; not a therapeutic comparison.
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