Description
What Is KPV 10mg? (In Plain English)
KPV is a peptide made of only three amino acids, and this vial holds 10mg of it. If a full-size body signal is a long sentence, KPV is the last three words — and researchers were surprised those few words still seem to carry a "settle down" message to cells. Labs test it in cell cultures and in mice to work out how the short version does that.
KPV 10mg — Research Overview
KPV is the Lys-Pro-Val tripeptide corresponding to residues 11-13 of alpha-melanocyte-stimulating hormone. Unlike the full hormone, its reported activity in published models appears to be largely melanocortin-receptor independent, with in vitro studies pointing toward intracellular modulation of NF-kappaB and MAPK signalling. Transport studies describe entry into epithelial and immune cells through the PepT1 and PHT1 peptide transporters, which is why much of the mucosal literature focuses on this fragment specifically.
Primary Research Areas
- Cytokine and NF-kappaB signalling — examined in cultured epithelial and macrophage lines for changes in inflammatory transcription.
- Intestinal barrier models — studied in rodent colitis systems and Caco-2 monolayers alongside PepT1 expression.
- Skin and fibroblast research — investigated in vitro in irritation and repair model systems.
- Antimicrobial screening — alpha-MSH C-terminal fragments assessed in vitro against fungal and bacterial isolates.
Specifications
- Compound: KPV (Lys-Pro-Val; alpha-MSH(11-13) tripeptide)
- Molecular formula: C16H30N4O4
- Molecular weight: ~342.4 g/mol
- Presentation: Lyophilized powder, sealed vial
- Quantity: 10mg per vial
- Storage: Store lyophilized vials cold and protected from light. Reconstituted material is stored refrigerated per standard laboratory practice.
Related Research Peptides
KPV 10mg is commonly bench-tested against other repair- and barrier-focused compounds in the catalog, such as BPC-157 10mg, TB-500 10mg and VIP 5mg. The base KPV listing is available for laboratories running smaller working quantities.
Why Researchers Source KPV 10mg from Dissolv Labs
Dissolv Labs is a research-supply company based in Southern California. Orders are picked, packed, and shipped domestically from our SoCal facility, so most U.S. laboratories see short transit times and no international customs delay.
Every vial ships as a complete kit. Each KPV 10mg vial is paired with its own bacteriostatic water reconstitution vial, so the material arrives ready to prepare in the lab without a separate diluent order. Compounds are supplied lyophilized in sealed, labeled vials with lot identification, and analytical documentation is available on request.
KPV 10mg — Frequently Asked Questions
What is KPV 10mg used for?
KPV 10mg is supplied strictly as a research chemical for in vitro and laboratory research applications. Published work studies the tripeptide mainly in inflammatory-signalling, intestinal-barrier and antimicrobial model systems. It is not for human or veterinary use.
KPV vs BPC-157 — why are they studied together?
They are structurally unrelated: KPV is a three-residue alpha-MSH fragment, while BPC-157 is a fifteen-residue sequence derived from a gastric protein. Research groups often compare them because both appear in tissue-repair and gastrointestinal literature, but the pathways described for each are distinct and neither is a substitute for the other in a study design.
Why does the 10mg vial matter for lab work?
A 10mg fill gives enough material for repeated assay plates or multi-arm animal studies without opening several vials, which limits freeze-thaw and handling variability. The vial ships lyophilized and sealed with lot identification, packaged with a BAC Water 10ml style reconstitution vial included in the kit.
Where can I buy KPV 10mg for sale in the USA?
Dissolv Labs sells KPV 10mg directly and ships domestically from Southern California, so U.S. laboratories avoid customs delay. Each order is a complete kit including the reconstitution vial, with analytical documentation available on request.
Research Use Only
KPV 10mg is sold exclusively as a Research Use Only (RUO) chemical. It is not a drug, supplement, cosmetic, or food, and it is not intended for human or veterinary use, ingestion, injection, topical application, or any form of consumption. It is intended solely for licensed laboratory research by qualified professionals. Dissolv Labs makes no medical, therapeutic, or diagnostic claims of any kind. By purchasing, the buyer confirms they are a qualified researcher and accepts full responsibility for lawful handling, use, and disposal.
Bacteriostatic (BAC) water is included free with every order.
Specifications
- Form: Lyophilized (freeze-dried) powder, sealed vial
- Appearance: White to off-white
- Purity: ≥99%, verified by HPLC
- Identity: Confirmed by mass spectrometry
- Testing: Independent third-party laboratory, every batch
- Documentation: Batch-specific COA available on request
Exact quantity and concentration are listed in the product title and variant options above. The figures above are release specifications — the measured result for your particular lot is stated on its Certificate of Analysis.
Documentation & Testing
Every batch is tested before release. Testing covers four checks: identity by mass spectrometry, purity by HPLC against a ≥99% release threshold, content verification against the labelled mass, and batch release tied to a specific lot number.
To request the Certificate of Analysis for your vial, email us with your order number or the lot number printed on the label. We do not gate documentation behind a form or a purchase.
New to reading a COA? Our plain-English guide decodes every line, and the full process is documented on our Quality & Testing page.
Handling & Storage
Lyophilized peptides are relatively stable during transit. Arriving at room temperature is not cause for concern — the cold pack is a margin of safety rather than a pass/fail condition.
Sealed vials of lyophilized material are typically stored refrigerated or frozen and protected from light. Handling protocols for a specific compound are determined by the researcher and their institution; we supply the material and its documentation.
Shipping & Returns
Orders placed before the daily cut-off are dispatched the same business day from Southern California in insulated packaging with ice packs. Tracking is issued at dispatch.
If a shipment arrives damaged, if vial contents appear inconsistent with the specification, or if the lot number on your vial does not match the certificate we provide, contact us and we will resolve it.
Because these are temperature-sensitive laboratory materials, opened vials cannot be returned to stock.
Questions
Straight answers about documentation, shipping, and what Research Use Only means.