What Is KPV?
KPV is the tripeptide Lys-Pro-Val, corresponding to the C-terminal fragment of alpha-melanocyte-stimulating hormone. It has been examined in in-vitro research on inflammatory signalling pathways and is supplied as a laboratory reference material.
Published 2026-08-22 · Updated 2026-08-22 · Reviewed by the Lana editorial team
Molecular information
Sequence Lys-Pro-Val; molecular formula C16H30N4O4; molecular weight approximately 342.44 g/mol; CAS 67727-97-3.
What mechanisms have been investigated?
Published in-vitro work has examined KPV in relation to NF-κB pathway signalling in cell models.
Regulatory and research status
Not an approved therapeutic product. Supplied for in-vitro laboratory research only.