KPV
KPV is the C-terminal tripeptide (residues 11–13) of alpha-melanocyte-stimulating hormone. It has been studied mainly in cell and rodent models of inflammation, for example intestinal inflammation (Dalmasso et al., Gastroenterology 2008), and it appears in some skincare products.
- Class
- α-MSH C-terminal tripeptide
- Type
- peptide, 3 residues
- Also known as
- Lys-Pro-Val, α-MSH (11-13), MSH (11-13)
- Sequence
KPV- Molecular formula
- C16H30N4O4
- Molecular weight
- 342.43 g/mol
- CAS number
- 67727-97-3
- PubChem CID
- 125672
Regulatory status
Not approved as a medicine. In July 2026 an FDA advisory committee voted to recommend adding KPV to the 503A bulks list; that vote is non-binding and was pending FDA action.
SHLabz batch results
| Product | Batch | Purity | Amount measured | Tested | Report |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KLOW Blend 80 mg | KLOW80/2025-1010 | Content only | GHK-Cu 67.81 mg; BPC-157 11.06 mg; TB-500 10.94 mg; KPV 11.08 mg | 03 Nov 2025 | Janoshik 85650 |
Where SHLabz supplies it
KPV · KPV Pen · KPV Nasal Spray · KLOW Blend · KLOW Blend Pen. For laboratory research use only.
Further reading
Sources
- PubChem CID 125672: Lys-Pro-Val / MSH (11-13)
- Wikipedia: KPV tripeptide
- Pharmacy Times (July 29, 2026): What the peptide vote actually changes (FDA PCAC, July 23-24, 2026)
How to cite this sheet
SHLabz (2025). KPV: compound reference sheet. SHLabz Compound Library. https://shlabz.ae/compounds/kpv/
This sheet describes a molecule and the published research on it. It is not advice about use, and SHLabz products are not for human or veterinary use.
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- Batch
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- Analysis conducted
- 19 Mar 2026
- Purity
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- Content
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