KPV (10mg)
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KPV Peptide
Alpha melanocyte-stimulating hormone (a-MSH) is also classified as a melanotropin. a-MSH is an endogenous peptide hormone, composed of 13 amino acids, and considered to play a role in metabolic function, as well as other biological processes. Scientists isolated a fragment of this protein hormone and identified its potential biological action, naming it KPV peptide. KPV comprises three amino acids: Lysine, Proline, and Valine. (1) This peptide is a C-terminal fragment of the a-MSH protein hormone, which is considered the primary amino acid sequence in the hormone responsible for its properties. (2)
A study (2) was published in 1989 explaining how the tripeptide was isolated and its biological potential determined. Upon discovering that the COOH terminal peptide in the a-MSH hormone is the primary amino acid messenger sequence, scientists conducted preliminary research to determine if KPV might prevent an excessive increase in vasopermeability and excessive swelling of blood vessels. As a part of the study, scientists isolated the KPV peptide and presented it to experimental mice to determine its potential to mitigate swelling in their ears. After the completion of the study, the researchers reported that the isolated fragment appeared to have inhibited the swelling. KPV’s potential anti-inflammatory action may be induced by inactivating the inflammatory pathways. (3) It may also possibly inhibit the synthesis and release of the pro-inflammatory cytokine cells in intestinal and immune cells.
Chemical Makeup
Molecular Formula: C 16 H 30 N 4 O 4 Molecular Weight: 342.43 g/mol Other Known Titles: MSH (11-13), ACTH(11-13), alpha-MSH(11-13)
Research and Clinical Studies
KPV Peptide and Intestinal Protection
A study (4) was conducted on murine models to determine the peptide’s potential on intestinal inflammation. The experiment was conducted on mice induced with bowel dysfunction. These mice were divided into two gr