{"product_id":"kpv","title":"KPV","description":"\u003ch3 class=\"text-text-100 mt-2 -mb-1 text-base font-bold\"\u003eKPV | Lys-Pro-Val | α-MSH C-Terminal Tripeptide | Anti-Inflammatory Research Peptide\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSequence:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lys-Pro-Val (KPV) \u003cstrong\u003eClassification:\u003c\/strong\u003e Naturally occurring anti-inflammatory tripeptide — C-terminal fragment of alpha-melanocyte stimulating hormone (α-MSH) \u003cstrong\u003eParent Molecule:\u003c\/strong\u003e α-Melanocyte Stimulating Hormone (α-MSH; positions 11–13) \u003cstrong\u003eMolecular Formula:\u003c\/strong\u003e C₁₄H₂₇N₃O₄ \u003cstrong\u003eMolecular Weight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 301.38 g\/mol \u003cstrong\u003ePurity:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u0026gt;99% (HPLC verified) \u003cstrong\u003eForm:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lyophilised powder \u003cstrong\u003eAvailable Sizes:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5mg | 10mg \u003cstrong\u003eStorage:\u003c\/strong\u003e –20°C, away from light and moisture \u003cstrong\u003eCAS Number:\u003c\/strong\u003e 63547-13-7\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr class=\"border-border-200 border-t-0.5 my-3 mx-1.5\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"text-text-100 mt-2 -mb-1 text-base font-bold\"\u003eWhat Is KPV?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eKPV (Lys-Pro-Val) is a naturally occurring anti-inflammatory tripeptide corresponding to positions 11–13 of alpha-melanocyte stimulating hormone (α-MSH) — a 13-amino acid neuropeptide derived from pro-opiomelanocortin (POMC) with well-established roles in pigmentation, energy balance, and immune regulation. KPV represents the minimal bioactive anti-inflammatory sequence of α-MSH: the C-terminal tripeptide that retains the immunomodulatory and anti-inflammatory activity of the parent molecule while shedding its broader hormonal effects — including melanocortin-mediated pigmentation signalling and adrenal axis activity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eThe discovery of KPV's anti-inflammatory properties emerged from systematic structure-activity relationship (SAR) studies of α-MSH conducted in the late 1980s and early 1990s. Researchers seeking to identify the minimal active sequence responsible for α-MSH's immunomodulatory activity progressively truncated the parent molecule and assessed the retained potency of each fragment. The finding that the C-terminal tripeptide Lys-Pro-Val retained potent anti-inflammatory activity — comparable to or approaching that of the full α-MSH tridecapeptide in some experimental models — was a landmark result in the melanocortin research field. It established that a three-amino-acid sequence could recapitulate the core anti-inflammatory function of a thirteen-amino-acid parent hormone, and opened a new avenue of research into ultra-small bioactive peptides as tools for studying inflammatory signalling pathways.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eDespite its minimal size, KPV is an unusually stable research compound. Its tripeptide structure confers inherent resistance to proteolytic degradation compared to larger peptides, and its molecular weight of just 301.38 g\/mol gives it pharmacokinetic and membrane-permeability properties distinct from most research peptides — including the ability to penetrate cellular membranes and act on intracellular inflammatory signalling targets directly. Crucially, research has also identified a specific active transporter mechanism for KPV in intestinal tissue: the PepT1 di\/tripeptide transporter — normally expressed in the small intestine and markedly upregulated in inflamed colonic tissue during inflammatory bowel disease — actively transports KPV into intestinal epithelial and immune cells, providing a disease-directed tissue uptake mechanism of considerable research interest in gastrointestinal inflammatory biology.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eOur KPV is synthesised under rigorous quality-controlled manufacturing conditions, verified to a purity of greater than 99% by HPLC and Mass Spectrometry, and supplied as a lyophilised powder for maximum stability.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr class=\"border-border-200 border-t-0.5 my-3 mx-1.5\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"text-text-100 mt-2 -mb-1 text-base font-bold\"\u003eResearch Background \u0026amp; Scientific Interest\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eKPV has been investigated in over fifty peer-reviewed publications spanning more than two decades, with research covering gastrointestinal inflammatory biology, dermatological science, wound healing, mucosal barrier research, and systemic anti-inflammatory pharmacology. Its combination of minimal molecular size, endogenous origin, metabolic stability, and mechanistically distinct intracellular anti-inflammatory activity makes it one of the most tractable and pharmacologically interesting ultra-small peptides in the research landscape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMechanism of Action: MC1R\/MC3R Agonism, NF-κB \u0026amp; MAPK Inhibition\u003c\/strong\u003e KPV's anti-inflammatory mechanism operates through two distinct but complementary pathways. The first is melanocortin receptor engagement — primarily at MC1R and MC3R, which are expressed on immune cells, intestinal epithelial cells, dermal fibroblasts, and multiple other tissue types involved in inflammatory responses. Activation of these receptors suppresses downstream pro-inflammatory signalling cascades, most notably NF-κB (nuclear factor kappa B) — the master transcription factor controlling expression of inflammatory cytokines including TNF-α, IL-1β, IL-6, and IL-8 — and the MAPK (mitogen-activated protein kinase) pathway, which regulates cellular stress responses and inflammatory gene expression.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eHowever, a critical distinction in KPV's mechanism was established by Getting and colleagues in a landmark study examining KPV alongside other melanocortin peptides in a model of crystal-induced peritonitis. While KPV produced significant reduction in polymorphonuclear leukocyte accumulation in the peritoneal cavity — demonstrating meaningful anti-inflammatory activity in vivo — its anti-inflammatory effect was not blocked by the MC3\/4-R antagonist SHU9119, and KPV failed to stimulate cAMP accumulation in macrophages (in contrast to the MC3\/4-R agonist MTII). These findings indicate that KPV's anti-inflammatory activity is not fully explained by classical melanocortin receptor–cAMP signalling, and that additional — possibly receptor-independent or intracellular — mechanisms are operative. This partial mechanistic independence from canonical melanocortin receptor signalling is a defining pharmacological feature of KPV that distinguishes it from full-length α-MSH and has sustained mechanistic investigation into its precise intracellular targets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePepT1-Mediated Intestinal Uptake \u0026amp; Gastrointestinal Research\u003c\/strong\u003e One of the most significant mechanistic findings in KPV research was published in Gastroenterology: the demonstration that KPV's anti-inflammatory effects in intestinal tissue are mediated, at least in part, through active cellular uptake via the PepT1 di\/tripeptide transporter. PepT1 is normally expressed in the small intestine, where it facilitates absorption of dietary di- and tripeptides. Critically, PepT1 expression is markedly upregulated in inflamed colonic tissue during inflammatory bowel disease — a pattern that creates a disease-specific transport mechanism for KPV in the very tissue where it is most needed as a research tool.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eStudies in human intestinal epithelial cell lines (Caco2-BBE and HT29-Cl.19A) and human T cells (Jurkat) demonstrated that KPV — administered at both low (10 nmol\/L) and high doses (100 μmol\/L) — inhibited IL-1β-induced IκB-α degradation in intestinal epithelial cells, suppressing NF-κB activation independently of melanocortin receptor activity. Importantly, α-MSH at the same doses did not significantly alter the kinetics of this response — confirming that the PepT1-mediated intracellular anti-inflammatory effect of KPV in intestinal epithelial cells is a property specific to the tripeptide fragment, and that KPV's mechanism in this tissue is MC receptor-independent. In vivo, KPV administration in murine models of colitis (DSS-induced and TNBS-induced) produced significant reductions in colonic inflammation markers — results that have established KPV as a valuable and widely used research tool in preclinical IBD models.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInflammatory Bowel Disease \u0026amp; Mucosal Barrier Research\u003c\/strong\u003e KPV's combination of MC1R\/MC3R agonism, NF-κB suppression, MAPK pathway modulation, and PepT1-mediated intestinal uptake has made it one of the most actively studied anti-inflammatory peptides in the IBD and mucosal biology research space. Preclinical studies in rodent colitis models have consistently demonstrated that KPV administration attenuates colonic inflammation, reduces pro-inflammatory cytokine expression (TNF-α, IL-1β, IL-6), preserves mucosal barrier integrity, and improves histological scores of intestinal inflammation. The PepT1 upregulation in inflamed colon provides a natural disease-directed concentration mechanism that enhances KPV's research relevance specifically in models where intestinal inflammation is present — making it an unusually tissue-targeted research tool for gastrointestinal inflammatory biology.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWound Healing \u0026amp; Tissue Repair Research\u003c\/strong\u003e Beyond its gastrointestinal applications, KPV has been studied in models of wound healing and dermal tissue repair. Research has documented KPV's influence on keratinocyte migration and proliferation, fibroblast activity, and the regulation of inflammatory mediators in the wound microenvironment — effects consistent with α-MSH's established role in cutaneous inflammation and repair signalling via MC1R, which is prominently expressed in skin. Studies in wound healing models have demonstrated KPV-associated improvements in re-epithelialisation and wound closure rates, alongside attenuation of the pro-inflammatory cytokine environment that delays healing in chronic wound models. These findings position KPV as a complementary tool to GHK-Cu and BPC-157 in dermal and wound biology research — each operating through distinct but potentially synergistic mechanisms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDermatological Inflammation Research\u003c\/strong\u003e MC1R is highly expressed in human and murine skin, and the melanocortin system plays a significant regulatory role in cutaneous inflammatory responses — including atopic dermatitis, psoriasis, and contact hypersensitivity. KPV has been studied in models of skin inflammation, with research demonstrating suppression of pro-inflammatory cytokine production by keratinocytes and dermal immune cells, and attenuation of inflammatory cell infiltration in skin inflammatory models. Its favourable stability profile and membrane permeability make it a practical research tool for studying MC1R-mediated anti-inflammatory pathways in dermal tissue without the confounding pigmentation-stimulating activity of full-length α-MSH.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSystemic Anti-Inflammatory Activity \u0026amp; Cytokine Modulation\u003c\/strong\u003e Across multiple experimental models, KPV has demonstrated broad-spectrum suppression of pro-inflammatory cytokine production — including TNF-α, IL-1β, IL-6, and IL-8 — in both immune cells and tissue-specific cell types. Research examining the (CKPV)₂ dimer — constructed by linking two KPV units via a Cys-Cys linker — demonstrated inhibition of TNF-α production by LPS-stimulated human leukocytes with potency similar to the stable α-MSH analogue NDP-α-MSH and greater effectiveness than monomeric KPV. This avidity-driven enhancement points toward a direction for medicinal chemistry research aimed at developing more potent KPV-based anti-inflammatory tools, and highlights KPV's value as a lead scaffold in anti-inflammatory peptide drug discovery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKPV as an Endogenous Mediator\u003c\/strong\u003e Research has identified proteases capable of generating KPV from α-MSH in biological systems, and KPV-immunoreactive material has been detected in biological samples — supporting the hypothesis that KPV functions not merely as a synthetic research tool but as an endogenous anti-inflammatory mediator generated in situ from circulating α-MSH at sites of inflammation. If confirmed, this would position KPV research within a broader framework of understanding how the melanocortin system generates locally active anti-inflammatory fragments as part of the endogenous resolution of inflammatory responses — a basic science investigational axis of considerable interest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr class=\"border-border-200 border-t-0.5 my-3 mx-1.5\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"text-text-100 mt-2 -mb-1 text-base font-bold\"\u003eKPV in Context: Comparison with Other Anti-Inflammatory Peptides in the Catalogue\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eKPV occupies a unique niche within the anti-inflammatory research landscape — operating via the melanocortin receptor system and intracellular NF-κB\/MAPK suppression, distinct from the mechanisms of the other tissue-active peptides in our catalogue.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"overflow-x-auto w-full px-2 mb-6\"\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"min-w-full border-collapse text-sm leading-[1.7] whitespace-normal\"\u003e\n\u003cthead class=\"text-left\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\" class=\"text-text-100 border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/60 py-2 pr-4 align-top font-bold\"\u003ePeptide\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\" class=\"text-text-100 border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/60 py-2 pr-4 align-top font-bold\"\u003ePrimary Anti-Inflammatory Mechanism\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\" class=\"text-text-100 border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/60 py-2 pr-4 align-top font-bold\"\u003eKey Research Application\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003eKPV\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003eMC1R\/MC3R agonism, NF-κB\/MAPK suppression, PepT1-mediated uptake\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003eGI inflammation, IBD, skin, wound healing\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003eBPC-157\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003eNitric oxide system, GH receptor pathway\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003eGI mucosal repair, tendon\/ligament, systemic\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003eTB-500\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003eActin sequestration, VEGF-mediated angiogenesis\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003eTissue repair, musculoskeletal, systemic\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003eGHK-Cu\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003eGene expression modulation, MMP\/TIMP balance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003eDermal, matrix remodelling, wound healing\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003eSelank\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003eGABA-A modulation, cytokine regulation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003eNeuroinflammation, immune modulation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eThis mechanistic diversity makes these compounds genuinely complementary tools for multi-pathway inflammation research rather than overlapping alternatives — and positions the catalogue as a comprehensive research toolkit for studying inflammatory biology from multiple angles simultaneously.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr class=\"border-border-200 border-t-0.5 my-3 mx-1.5\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"text-text-100 mt-2 -mb-1 text-base font-bold\"\u003eProduct Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"overflow-x-auto w-full px-2 mb-6\"\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"min-w-full border-collapse text-sm leading-[1.7] whitespace-normal\"\u003e\n\u003cthead class=\"text-left\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\" class=\"text-text-100 border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/60 py-2 pr-4 align-top font-bold\"\u003eSpecification\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\" class=\"text-text-100 border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/60 py-2 pr-4 align-top font-bold\"\u003eDetail\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003ePeptide\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003eKPV (Lys-Pro-Val)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003eClassification\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003eAnti-inflammatory tripeptide — α-MSH C-terminal fragment (positions 11–13)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003eSequence\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003eLys-Pro-Val\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003eMolecular Formula\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003eC₁₄H₂₇N₃O₄\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003eMolecular Weight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e301.38 g\/mol\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003ePurity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e\u0026gt;99% (HPLC \u0026amp; MS verified)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003eForm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003eLyophilised powder\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003eVial Sizes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e5mg, 10mg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003eAppearance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003eWhite to off-white powder\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003eSolubility\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003eSoluble in sterile water or PBS\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003eMembrane Permeability\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003eHigh — direct intracellular access documented\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003eStorage\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e–20°C, keep away from light\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003eShelf Life\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e24 months when stored correctly (lyophilised)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003eCAS Number\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e63547-13-7\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003chr class=\"border-border-200 border-t-0.5 my-3 mx-1.5\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"text-text-100 mt-2 -mb-1 text-base font-bold\"\u003eQuality \u0026amp; Purity Assurance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eEvery batch of our KPV undergoes a comprehensive quality control process before release. Our assurance pipeline includes:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"[li_\u0026amp;]:mb-0 [li_\u0026amp;]:mt-1 [li_\u0026amp;]:gap-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHPLC Analysis\u003c\/strong\u003e — confirms peptide purity exceeding 99%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMass Spectrometry (MS)\u003c\/strong\u003e — verifies molecular identity and correct Lys-Pro-Val tripeptide sequence\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEndotoxin Testing\u003c\/strong\u003e — ensures the product is free from bacterial endotoxins\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCertificate of Analysis (CoA)\u003c\/strong\u003e — available for every batch upon request\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eFull batch traceability is maintained across synthesis, purification, and quality testing. As the smallest peptide in our research catalogue at just three amino acids, KPV's analytical simplicity makes sequence confirmation by MS particularly precise — providing a high level of confidence in compound identity at every batch release.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr class=\"border-border-200 border-t-0.5 my-3 mx-1.5\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"text-text-100 mt-2 -mb-1 text-base font-bold\"\u003eHandling \u0026amp; Reconstitution (Research Use)\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eKPV lyophilised powder is readily soluble in sterile bacteriostatic water or phosphate-buffered saline (PBS). Gently swirl to dissolve. Once reconstituted, aliquot and store at –20°C or 2–8°C for short-term use. KPV's exceptional metabolic stability relative to larger peptides means reconstituted solutions maintain integrity well under appropriate storage conditions — however, repeated freeze-thaw cycles should still be avoided as standard practice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eGiven KPV's high membrane permeability and documented PepT1-mediated intestinal uptake, researchers designing cell-based assays should account for its capacity to access intracellular compartments directly — a property that distinguishes it from receptor-surface-acting peptides and that may require adapted experimental protocols for accurate mechanistic interpretation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eAll handling should comply with standard laboratory safety protocols and applicable institutional or regulatory guidelines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr class=\"border-border-200 border-t-0.5 my-3 mx-1.5\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"text-text-100 mt-2 -mb-1 text-base font-bold\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003eImportant Notice\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis product is intended strictly for in vitro research and laboratory use only. KPV is not approved for human or veterinary use by the FDA, EMA, or any other regulatory authority. It is not a drug, supplement, or food product. This product must not be administered to humans or animals. By purchasing this product, the buyer confirms they are a qualified researcher and will use the compound solely for lawful scientific research purposes.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"NEXYRALAB","offers":[{"title":"10mg","offer_id":59643105608014,"sku":null,"price":29.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1035\/3351\/0990\/files\/kpv-navy-v2_3f82b493-326b-49e8-92ff-5845eb032db6.jpg?v=1781522812","url":"https:\/\/checkout.nexyralab.com\/products\/kpv","provider":"Nexyralab.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}