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KPV10 mg

Anti-inflammatory gut health premium-grade research peptide. Lyophilized powder for reconstitution.

What it is

KPV is a tripeptide of lysine, proline, and valine, corresponding to the C-terminal fragment 11-13 of alpha-melanocyte-stimulating hormone. It appears in preclinical research on intestinal inflammation and epithelial barrier biology. It is not an approved medicine.

Class
Regenerative Peptides
Formula
KPV · 10 mg
Format
Lyophilized powder

How it works

KPV is a three-amino-acid fragment of alpha-MSH, researched for anti-inflammatory effects, especially in gut models.

Alpha-MSH

A hormone fragment

KPV is the terminal tripeptide of alpha-MSH, carrying the parent hormone's anti-inflammatory activity without its pigment effects.

Gut

Studied in the intestine

Research models of intestinal inflammation examine KPV for calming immune signaling in the gut lining.

Transport

Carried into cells

KPV is small enough to be taken up by peptide transporters, a property studied for oral and local delivery.

Key benefits

  • Gut-support research focused on barrier integrity and comfort.
  • Recovery protocols studying how it calms the inflammatory response.
  • Often researched as a gut-focused companion to broader recovery work.

Laboratory research only. Not for human or veterinary use.

What published research is studying

Preclinical research
  • Intestinal inflammation in DSS and TNBS mouse colitis models
  • PepT1-mediated transport of the peptide into epithelial and immune cells
  • Mucosal healing and pro-inflammatory cytokine expression in ulcerative colitis models
  • Colon-targeted oral and nanoparticle delivery routes

All published findings come from cell-culture work and mouse colitis models, and a search of ClinicalTrials.gov returns no registered human trials of KPV.

Key research findings and references

Key research findings

In human intestinal epithelial and T cell lines, nanomolar KPV inhibited NF-kappaB and MAP kinase activation, and oral KPV reduced the incidence of DSS- and TNBS-induced colitis in mice alongside lower pro-inflammatory cytokine expression.

Dalmasso G et al., Gastroenterology 2008

In DSS colitis and CD45RB-high transfer colitis in mice, KPV produced earlier recovery, significantly stronger regain of body weight, and significantly reduced inflammatory infiltrate and colonic myeloperoxidase activity.

Kannengiesser K et al., Inflamm Bowel Dis 2008

KPV loaded into hyaluronic-acid-functionalised nanoparticles and delivered orally in a hydrogel reduced mucosal damage and downregulated TNF-alpha in a mouse ulcerative colitis model, more so than non-targeted nanoparticles.

Xiao B et al., Mol Ther 2017

Published study duration

  • Murine DSS colitis model: colonic inflammation assessed 8 days after DSS treatment (Dalmasso et al., Gastroenterology 2008).
  • Murine TNBS colitis model: colonic inflammation assessed 48 hours after induction (Dalmasso et al., Gastroenterology 2008).

Research endpoints

  • Myeloperoxidase activity in colonic tissue
  • Histological inflammatory cell infiltrate
  • Body-weight change during colitis
  • Pro-inflammatory cytokine mRNA expression
  • NF-kappaB and MAP kinase activation in vitro

References

  1. Dalmasso G et al., Gastroenterology 2008. PepT1-mediated tripeptide KPV uptake reduces intestinal inflammation
  2. Kannengiesser K et al., Inflamm Bowel Dis 2008. Melanocortin-derived tripeptide KPV has anti-inflammatory potential in murine models of inflammatory bowel disease
  3. Xiao B et al., Mol Ther 2017. Orally targeted delivery of tripeptide KPV via hyaluronic acid-functionalized nanoparticles
  4. Dalmasso G et al., Gastroenterology 2008 (full text, PMC)

Summaries of published research, for context only. Research use only. Not for human or veterinary use.

premium-grade research peptides

KPV10 mg

Anti-inflammatory gut health premium-grade research peptide. Lyophilized powder for reconstitution.

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1 × KPV · 10 mg€65 / vial
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Free1 × 3 ml bacteriostatic water · 10 × 0.5 ml syringes · 10 × alcohol swabs · uu.life research handling card

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  • Ships in 1-2 business days
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What you get

  • 1 × KPV · 10 mg
  • Medical supply kitFreeOne kit with every vial1 × 3 ml bacteriostatic water10 × 0.5 ml syringes10 × alcohol swabs
  • uu.life research handling card

One supply kit ships with every vial: the counts above follow the quantity.

Optional spare suppliesHow To Use The Vials

The standard supplies above ship free with every vial. Add extras only if the research plan needs more.

Independently lab tested
99%+ purity standard
Identity verified by LC-MS
Batch COA available
Tracked delivery to European Union

Research bundles

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Curated pairs and blends this compound is studied alongside. Priced live from the catalogue.

Recover bundle vialsResearch pair

Recover bundle

BPC-157 + TB-500

The best-known recovery pairing in peptide research. Both compounds are studied for tissue repair, and they are studied together because the mechanisms differ.

Includes
BPC-157· 10 mg€70
TB-500· 10 mg€89
Bought separately€159
Bundle price€149

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Research handling

Full handling guide
  1. 01

    Lyophilized, sealed, batch-numbered

    Each vial ships as a freeze-dried powder under an inert seal, tied to the batch on its Certificate of Analysis.

  2. 02

    Store cold and dark

    Unopened vials are kept refrigerated at 2-8°C away from light. Reconstituted material is stored refrigerated and used within the window the research plan defines.

  3. 03

    Reconstitute with bacteriostatic water

    The included bacteriostatic water is added slowly down the vial wall and the vial is swirled, never shaken.

  4. 04

    Research use only

    Supplied for laboratory research. Not for human or veterinary use. Handle with the personal protective equipment the laboratory requires.

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What ships in the box?

The vials selected, plus a free supply kit with every vial: one 3 ml bacteriostatic water, ten 0.5 ml syringes and ten alcohol swabs per vial, and the uu.life research handling card.

How does volume pricing work?

The price per vial depends on how many vials of the same strength are on the line. 3-4 vials take 5% off, 5 or more take 10% off. The discount is applied automatically and shows on the product page, in the cart and at checkout.

Is every batch tested?

Yes. Every batch is tested by an independent laboratory for identity and purity, and the Certificate of Analysis is linked from this page and the lab-testing library.

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Is this for human use?

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Batch-tested purity

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