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KPV

α-MSH(11–13) · Lys-Pro-Val

The C-terminal tripeptide (Lys-Pro-Val) of α-melanocyte-stimulating hormone. Investigated in in-vitro inflammatory-pathway and epithelial-model research.

Mass

  • 10 mg$37.99In stock

From $37.99Purity 99.78%Third-party tested— View COA

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Specifications

KPV — Specifications
CAS number67727-97-3
Molecular formulaC16H30N4O4
Molecular weight342.44 g/mol
FormLyophilized powder
Purity (latest released COA)99.78% · AST-KPV10-001
Net quantity10 mg / vial

Handling & storage

KPV — Handling & storage
GuidanceStore lyophilized powder at −20 °C, protected from light. After reconstitution with bacteriostatic water, store at 2–8 °C and use within 30 days. Every vial ships with a batch-specific Certificate of Analysis.
For laboratory research use only. Not a drug, food, cosmetic or supplement. Not for human or veterinary consumption, diagnosis, or treatment.

Documentation

Certificates of Analysis

Batch-specific, third-party lab certificates. Each COA is published here once its lot has been tested — preview the results, then open the full PDF.

Current released record

AST-KPV10-001

Dosage
10 mg
Purity
99.78%
Laboratory
ILS Laboratories
Analyzed
2026-08-10
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Related peer-reviewed research

  1. alpha-Melanocyte-stimulating hormone, MSH 11-13 KPV and adrenocorticotropic hormone signalling in human keratinocyte cells. Journal of Investigative Dermatology (2004)
  2. Antimicrobial effects of alpha-MSH peptides. Journal of Leukocyte Biology (2000)