PRE ORDER SystemicCore™ (KPV)
Concentration: 15mg
Storage: Must be kept in a refrigerator at 2°C–8°C for optimal potency.
Status: For research purposes only
Contents: Vial, needles & autoinjector pen
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Description & Mechanism
KPV is a synthetic tripeptide composed of the amino acids lysine–proline–valine, corresponding to residues 11–13 of α‑melanocyte‑stimulating hormone (α‑MSH). It is widely used in research as the smallest functional fragment of α‑MSH capable of engaging melanocortin‑associated signalling pathways without requiring the full‑length hormone.
In biochemical and cellular experimental systems, KPV is examined for its influence on melanocortin‑linked signalling networks and downstream intracellular processes involved in immune activity and inflammatory regulation. Research typically focuses on both receptor‑associated and receptor‑independent mechanisms, transcriptional responses, and peptide stability under controlled laboratory conditions. The molecular effects observed vary according to concentration, model type, and experimental design, positioning KPV as a tool for studying peptide‑driven signalling rather than for defining specific biological or physiological outcomes.
Applications in Research
- As a molecular probe for analysing melanocortin‑related signalling mechanisms
- Investigation of peptide‑mediated modulation of inflammatory and immune‑related cellular pathways
- In vitro studies focused on short‑peptide signalling behaviour and stability
- Use as a reference fragment in research involving melanocortin pathways and α‑MSH derivatives
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