
KPV
Third-Party Tested · COA Available- Certificate of Analysis available for every lot
- ≥99% purity, HPLC & mass-spec verified
- Ships from a U.S. facility — same-day before 2PM EST
- Secure checkout · Free shipping on orders $300+
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KPVIn your orderKPV is a tripeptide (lysine-proline-valine) that is the C-terminal fragment of alpha-melanocyte-stimulating hormone. It is studied for anti-inflammatory signaling independent of pigmentation effects.
Common research applications include:
- Inflammation and cytokine research
- Intestinal inflammation models
- Skin and barrier-function studies
Specifications
- Class: Alpha-MSH C-terminal tripeptide
- Form: lyophilized powder in a sealed glass vial
- Available sizes: 10 mg
- Purity: verified at 99% or higher by HPLC, identity confirmed by mass spectrometry
- Testing: every lot is third-party tested, with a lot-matched Certificate of Analysis available on request
- Manufactured in the USA
- Storage: keep sealed, cool, dry and away from light; refrigerate after reconstitution
For laboratory research use only. This product is not for human or veterinary use, is not a drug, food or cosmetic, and is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is KPV third-party tested?
Yes. Every lot is independently third-party tested for identity and purity — ≥99% by HPLC and mass spectrometry — with a lot-matched Certificate of Analysis available on request for every lot.
Can I see the Certificate of Analysis before buying?
Yes. Ask us for the lot-matched COA before you order and we will send it, documenting identity, purity, and full analytical results.
What does 'Research Use Only' mean?
This product is supplied strictly for laboratory and research use only (RUO). It is not a drug, food, supplement, or cosmetic, is not approved by the FDA, and is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease, or for human or veterinary consumption.
How is it shipped and stored?
Orders placed before 2PM EST typically ship the same business day from our U.S. facility with tracking. Store the lyophilized material at −20°C, protected from light and moisture.
Learn more about KPV
From the research blog

How to Calculate a Peptide's Molecular Weight and Formula From Its Sequence
A bench walkthrough of how residue masses, terminal modifications and water loss combine to give a peptide's formula and molecular weight.
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What Is KPV? The Alpha-MSH C-Terminal Tripeptide in Inflammation Research
KPV (Lys-Pro-Val) is the C-terminal tripeptide of alpha-MSH, studied in vitro and in rodent models for its effects on NF-kB and cytokine signaling.
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GLOW vs KLOW: What Is in Each Blend and Why the KPV Matters
GLOW is three peptides in one vial. KLOW is the same three plus KPV. Here is what each component brings and how the labels are read.
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