KPV is the C-terminal tripeptide fragment of alpha-MSH (Lys-Pro-Val). It is used in intestinal epithelial and macrophage culture to study cytokine expression, barrier integrity and melanocortin signalling.
- C-terminal tripeptide fragment of alpha-MSH (Lys-Pro-Val)
- Used in intestinal epithelial and macrophage culture models
- Applied in cytokine expression and barrier integrity assays
- Studied in melanocortin and mucosal signalling research
- Purity confirmed by RP-HPLC, identity confirmed by mass spectrometry
Research profile: KPV: structure, mechanism and research use







