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KPV
Alpha-MSH-Derived Research Peptide
$49.99
Overview
KPV is a three-amino-acid peptide made of L-lysine, L-proline, and L-valine. It matches residues 11-13 at the C-terminal end of alpha-melanocyte-stimulating hormone (alpha-MSH).
KPV is an investigational research material and is not an FDA-approved drug. For laboratory research use only. Not for human or veterinary consumption. Not for injection, ingestion, or topical application. Not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
Research Details
Laboratory studies have examined KPV in epithelial transport and inflammatory-signaling models. In intestinal cell systems, KPV has been studied as a substrate of peptide transporter 1 (PepT1), which may help cellular uptake. Experiments have also examined its relationship with NF-kappaB, MAPK, and cytokine-expression pathways.
Some models suggest that KPV activity may occur without classical melanocortin-receptor signaling. Its exact molecular targets and relevance outside preclinical models are still being studied.
Research areas include:
- PepT1 transport and cellular-uptake studies
- NF-kappaB and MAPK signaling assays
- Cytokine-expression research
- Intestinal epithelial-cell models
- Alpha-MSH fragment structure-activity analysis
- Peptide-delivery and formulation research
- Comparative melanocortin-fragment characterization
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Research-Use Disclaimer
KPV is an investigational research material and is not an FDA-approved drug. For laboratory research use only. Not for human or veterinary consumption. Not for injection, ingestion, or topical application. Not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
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