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Tripeptide · α-MSH Fragment
KPV
Synonyms: Lysine-Proline-Valine · α-MSH (11-13) · α-MSH C-terminal fragment
CAS: 67727-97-3
CAS: 67727-97-3
Tripeptide corresponding to the C-terminal sequence (residues 11–13) of α-melanocyte-stimulating hormone. Sequence H-Lys-Pro-Val-OH. Lyophilized powder for reconstitution.
Fill weight
10 mg
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Technical specifications
Compound data
MOLECULAR DATA
Structural profile
ClassTripeptide / α-MSH C-terminal fragment
SequenceLys-Pro-Val
Residues3
FormulaC₁₆H₃₀N₄O₄
Mol. weight342.44
CAS67727-97-3
PubChem Database → BIOLOGICAL ORIGIN
Parent molecule & position
Derived fromα-Melanocyte-stimulating hormone (α-MSH)
Parent length13 residues
PositionResidues 11–13 (C-terminal)
Receptor associationNot established
Br J Pharmacol review →
HANDLING & STORAGE
Storage parameters
LYOPHILIZED
−20°C
Store sealed and protected from moisture. Stable at −20°C until reconstitution.
IN SOLVENT
2 — 8°C
Once reconstituted with bacteriostatic water, refrigerate. Use within 4 weeks.
LIGHT
SHIELD
Protect from direct light during storage and handling.
Bibliographic references
Literature cited
GASTROENTEROLOGY · 2008
PepT1-mediated tripeptide KPV uptake reduces intestinal inflammation
PMID: 18061177 · DOI: 10.1053/j.gastro.2007.10.026
BRITISH JOURNAL OF PHARMACOLOGY · 2000
α-MSH related peptides: a new class of anti-inflammatory and immunomodulating drugs
DOI: 10.1111/j.1476-5381.2000.00178.x
MOLECULAR PHARMACEUTICS · 2017
Orally targeted delivery of tripeptide KPV via hyaluronic acid-functionalized nanoparticles
PMID: 28548842
ANNALS OF THE NY ACADEMY OF SCIENCES · 2008
Melanocortin-derived tripeptide KPV has anti-inflammatory potential in murine models of IBD
PMID: 18226903
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