Not approved (research only)Alpha-MSH C-terminal tripeptideInflammation research
KPV
KPV (lysine-proline-valine) is the C-terminal tripeptide of alpha-MSH, studied in cell and animal models of gut and skin inflammation.
What is KPV?
KPV (lysine-proline-valine) is the C-terminal tripeptide of alpha-MSH, studied in cell and animal models of gut and skin inflammation. KPV is not approved by the FDA for any use; products sold under this name are labeled for research use only, not for human consumption.
Key takeaways
- KPV is not approved by the FDA for any use; products sold under this name are labeled for research use only, not for human consumption.
- KPV has little indexed research under its own name; we list only papers whose titles name it.
- 41 vendors in our directory listed KPV in their public catalog on October 19, 2026.
Regulatory & access status
KPV is not approved by the FDA for any use; products sold under this name are labeled for research use only, not for human consumption.
Sellers that market unapproved peptides for human use can receive FDA warning letters; our vendor directory links any letter we found on fda.gov.
How much research exists on KPV?
KPV has no reliable PubMed search term of its own (the name is shared with unrelated terms), so we list only papers whose titles name it. Search PubMed.
Most relevant recent papers
- alpha-Melanocyte-stimulating hormone, MSH 11-13 KPV and adrenocorticotropic hormone signalling in human keratinocyte cells. — J Invest Dermatol, 2004
- KPV and RAPA Self-Assembled into Carrier-Free Nanodrugs for Vascular Calcification Therapy. — Adv Healthc Mater, 2024
- A KPV-binding double-network hydrogel restores gut mucosal barrier in an inflamed colon. — Acta Biomater, 2022
- In situ mucoadhesive hydrogel capturing tripeptide KPV: the anti-inflammatory, antibacterial and repairing effect on chemotherapy-induced oral mucositis. — Biomater Sci, 2021
What the evidence does not show
- Paper counts measure research attention, not whether KPV works or is safe.
- No clinical trial in humans is tagged in PubMed under this name.
- No FDA review of any "research use only" product's identity, purity, sterility or dose.
Blends that contain KPV
Research suppliers that list KPV
41 vendors in our directory listed a product matching KPV in their public catalog on October 19, 2026. Listed alphabetically; a listing is not an endorsement. Research use only.
- Amino Amigos
- Ascension Peptides
- Atomik Labz
- Backroad Aminos
- BioGenix Peptides
- BioLongevity Labs
- Biotech Peptides
- Bulk Peptide Supply
- Core Peptides
- Costides
- Dynamic Peptide
- Eros Peptides
- Evolve BioPep
- Extreme Peptides
- Ion Peptide
- JetPeps
- Liberty Peptides
- Licensed Peptides
- LotusPeptide
- Modern Aminos
- NuScience Peptides
- OmegAmino
- Paramount Peptides
- Peptide Crafters
- Peptide Partners
- Pharma Grade Peptides
- Pinnacle Peptide Labs
- Plum Labs Research
- Polaris Peptides
- Prime Lab Peptides
- ProtideHealth
- Pure Lab Peptides
- Ramp Peptides
- Royal Peptides
- San Diego Peptides
- Science.bio
- Southern Aminos
- Sports Technology Labs
- Sunrise BioResearch
- Verified Peptides
- Xcel Peptides
Prices per mg, where we could verify them, are on our price comparison.
KPV reconstitution math
Lab arithmetic only, not dosing guidance: use the peptide calculator to turn a vial size and diluent volume into a concentration.
KPV FAQ
Is KPV FDA-approved?
KPV is not approved by the FDA for any use; products sold under this name are labeled for research use only, not for human consumption.
Is KPV safe?
There are no published human safety trials of KPV that we could find. Products sold as "research use only" have no FDA review of purity, sterility or dose, and are not for human use.
How much research is there on KPV?
KPV has little indexed research under its own name; we list only papers whose titles name it.
Who sells KPV?
Amino Amigos, Ascension Peptides, Atomik Labz, Backroad Aminos, BioGenix Peptides, BioLongevity Labs and 35 more listed it on their public catalogs when we checked; a listing is not an endorsement.
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