KPV

KPV (Lys-Pro-Val) is a tripeptide frequently referenced as an α-MSH fragment (11–13) in experimental literature. Due to its size and stability relative to longer peptides, KPV is commonly used as a research peptide when evaluating peptide signaling hypotheses tied to melanocortin-adjacent pathways and immune/inflammation signaling markers in controlled assays. Common research contexts include: In-vitro assays tracking inflammatory marker expression Exploratory studies of melanocortin pathway signaling Screening work comparing short peptide fragments for cell response profiling For research use only. Not for human or veterinary use.