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Out of StockMolecular Profile
Molecular Profile
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).
Mechanism & Target Class
Mechanism & Target Class
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.
Storage & Handling
Storage & Handling
Lyophilized
20°C
protect from light and moisture; ~24 months.
Small soluble tripeptide; protect from moisture; aliquot.
References
References
Reviews
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Gravina AG, et al. (2023). Cells
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Brzoska T, et al. (2010). Adv Exp Med Biol
Reviews
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Luger TA, et al. (2003). Ann N Y Acad Sci
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Dinparastisaleh R, Mirsaeidi M. (2021). Pharmaceuticals (Basel)
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Adnan SB, et al. (2025). Int J Med Sci
Primary research
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Sung J, et al. (2025). Tissue Cell
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Preclinical delivery study (2024). Front Pharmacol
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Preclinical hydrogel study (2021). PubMed
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Pawar K, et al. (2017). J Pharm Sci
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Xiao B, et al. (2017). Mol Ther
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Viennois E, et al. (2016). Cell Mol Gastroenterol Hepatol
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Laroui H, et al. (2010). Gastroenterology
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Dalmasso G, et al. (2008). Gastroenterology
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Kannengiesser K, et al. (2008). Inflamm Bowel Dis
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Catania A, et al. (2005). J Pept Res
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Elliott RJ, et al. (2004). J Invest Dermatol
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Getting SJ, et al. (2003). J Pharmacol Exp Ther
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Cutuli M, et al. (2000). J Leukoc Biol
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Shao W, et al. (2022). Biomater Sci
Primary Database
Primary Database
Also known as: alpha-MSH(11-13), Lys-Pro-Val
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