Melanocortin-fragment research
KPV
5 mg
A synthetic tripeptide corresponding to the Lys-Pro-Val sequence, used in controlled laboratory models of melanocortin-fragment signalling, peptide transport and short-peptide stability.
£25.00
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QUALITY ASSURANCE
Third-party COA testing
Third Party COA tested. Please contact us for reports.
ABOUT THE COMPOUND
Description & research context
KPV is the tripeptide Lys-Pro-Val, corresponding to residues 11-13 of alpha-melanocyte-stimulating hormone. Its compact sequence is used as a defined reference material in short-peptide and melanocortin-fragment research.
Published laboratory work has examined KPV transport, fragment-specific signalling and model-dependent cellular responses. Results depend on the experimental system, concentration, vehicle and analytical controls used.
APPLICATIONS IN RESEARCH
Common experimental themes
- Melanocortin-fragment and sequence-function studies
- Short-peptide uptake and transport models
- Peptide stability and analytical-method development
- Model-dependent cellular signalling research
LABORATORY HANDLING
Handling & stability
- Handle dry lyophilised material using standard laboratory technique.
- Select an aqueous or buffered vehicle appropriate to the assay design.
- Avoid vigorous agitation during dissolution.
- Use aliquots where suitable and minimise repeated freeze-thaw cycles.
- Protect prepared material from prolonged light and elevated temperature.
RESEARCH NOTES
Interpretation & precautions
- Observed effects depend on experimental model, concentration and exposure duration.
- Appropriate positive and negative controls are recommended for signalling studies.
- Reference literature is mechanistic and preclinical; observations are not clinical outcomes.
- For laboratory research use only.
REFERENCE READING