Lys-Pro-Val · α-MSH (11-13)
| Classification | Tripeptide; C-terminal fragment of α-melanocyte-stimulating hormone |
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| Amino acid sequence | Lys-Pro-Val |
| Short notation | KPV |
| Molecular formula | C16H30N4O4 |
| Molecular weight | 342.44 g/mol (free base) |
| CAS number | 67727-97-3 |
| Solubility | Soluble in water. |
| Reported half-life | Short peptide, rapidly cleared in mammalian models. |
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Corresponds to residues 11–13 of α-MSH. Studied as the minimal fragment retaining certain anti-inflammatory activity of the parent hormone in vitro, without melanocortin receptor-mediated pigmentation effects.
The following describes contexts in which this compound appears in published laboratory literature. Nothing here is a claim of efficacy, safety, or suitability for any use in humans or animals.
| Lyophilized powder | Store lyophilized powder at -20 °C, sealed and protected from light. Stable for extended periods while dry. |
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| After reconstitution | After reconstitution with bacteriostatic water, store at 2–8 °C and use within approximately 4 weeks. Avoid repeated freeze-thaw cycles. |
| Shipping | Ships at ambient temperature; lyophilized peptide is stable in transit. |
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| Vial | 1 vial (US) | 3 vials (Intl) | Case of 5 | Case of 10 | Stock |
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| 10mg | $55 | $165 | $190 | $370 | 8 in Denver |
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