KPV Single Vial
Healing / Recovery · single vial · no minimum order
KPV is available as an individual vial shipped from our UK facility, so a laboratory can take one vial rather than a wholesale box. Every single vial is the same material as the factory-direct range, held in the UK for tracked next-working-day delivery, and supplied strictly for laboratory research.
No minimum order
One vial is a valid order
24 hour UK dispatch
Tracked, working days
99%+ stated purity
Buying at volume instead?
The wholesale format is a multi-vial factory-direct box with a lower per-vial cost and a minimum order quantity. See KPV factory direct.
KPV
About KPV
KPV, also known as KPV tripeptide, Lys-Pro-Val, or alpha-MSH fragment 11-13, is an anti-inflammatory peptide that has garnered significant interest in research settings for its potential therapeutic applications. This tripeptide is derived from alpha-melanocyte stimulating hormone (alpha-MSH) and represents a specific fragment comprising amino acids 11-13 of the parent hormone. The mechanism of action for KPV centres on its ability to bind to melanocortin receptors, particularly MC1R and MC3R. Through this receptor interaction, KPV initiates a cascade of anti-inflammatory responses within research models. Studies indicate that this binding leads to the inhibition of pro-inflammatory cytokine production whilst simultaneously promoting the release of anti-inflammatory cytokines. Additionally, research has demonstrated that KPV reduces oxidative stress and modulates immune cell activity, contributing significantly to its overall anti-inflammatory properties. In laboratory studies, KPV has shown promising effects across several key areas of inflammation research. Research models have demonstrated its ability to reduce inflammation in the gut, making it particularly relevant for gastrointestinal inflammation studies. Furthermore, investigations have shown that KPV decreases systemic inflammatory markers, suggesting broader anti-inflammatory potential beyond localised effects. Of particular interest to researchers is KPV's demonstrated ability to promote healing of intestinal mucosa in research models. This property, combined with its immune response modulation capabilities, positions KPV as a valuable tool for studying inflammatory conditions and tissue repair mechanisms. The peptide's capacity to reduce oxidative stress adds another dimension to its research applications, particularly in studies examining the relationship between inflammation and cellular damage. Currently, the evidence grade for KPV is classified as C, reflecting that most available data comes from animal studies and in vitro experiments rather than human clinical trials. Whilst these studies have consistently shown anti-inflammatory effects, human trials are needed to confirm efficacy and safety in clinical settings.
Mechanism
KPV is a tripeptide derived from alpha-MSH that exerts its effects by binding to melanocortin receptors, particularly MC1R and MC3R. This interaction leads to the inhibition of pro-inflammatory cytokine production and the promotion of anti-inflammatory cytokines. It also reduces oxidative stress and modulates immune cell activity, contributing to its anti-inflammatory properties.
Reported research findings
- Reduces inflammation in the gut
- Decreases systemic inflammatory markers
- Promotes healing of intestinal mucosa
- Modulates immune response
- Reduces oxidative stress
Why a single vial
Pilot and method work
A single vial covers assay development, method validation or a short pilot run without committing to a wholesale quantity of KPV.
UK held, fast turnaround
Vials ship from our UK facility on a tracked service, so a study is not waiting on an international consignment or a customs queue.
Same material as the box
Single vials are drawn from the same vetted manufacturing source as the factory-direct range, with the same batch documentation.
Predictable spend
Small laboratories and independent researchers can budget one vial at a time rather than a full minimum order quantity.
Storage and handling
Before reconstitution
Store the sealed lyophilised vial at 2 to 8°C, protected from light and moisture. Longer term storage at minus 20°C is common laboratory practice.
After reconstitution
Reconstituted solution is held refrigerated at 2 to 8°C and used within the window appropriate to the compound. Avoid repeated freeze and thaw cycles.
Reconstitution
Bacteriostatic water is the usual diluent. Our reconstitution calculator works out the diluent volume for a given target concentration.
Documentation
Every vial carries a batch number for traceable laboratory records, and independent verification is encouraged.
See the reconstitution guide and the calculator.
FAQs
Can I order a single vial of KPV without a minimum order?+
Yes. The single-vial range exists precisely so a laboratory can take one vial of KPV rather than a full wholesale box. There is no minimum order quantity on this format.
How quickly does a KPV single vial ship in the UK?+
Single vials are held in our UK facility and dispatched within 24 hours of a cleared payment on working days, on a tracked UK service. Orders placed at the weekend go out on the next working day.
How does the single vial differ from the factory-direct box?+
The compound and the manufacturing source are the same. The factory-direct box is a wholesale multi-vial pack with a minimum order quantity and a lower per-vial cost, while the single vial is one vial from UK stock for small-scale or pilot work.
What purity is stated for KPV?+
99%+ manufacturer-stated purity. Buyers are encouraged to run independent third-party verification, and our testing directory lists laboratories that perform it.
Is this KPV vial for human use?+
No. Every PeptX product, including the single-vial range, is supplied strictly for laboratory research. It is not for human consumption, diagnosis, treatment or any clinical use.
What is KPV?+
KPV is an anti-inflammatory tripeptide derived from alpha-MSH (melanocyte stimulating hormone). Also known as Lys-Pro-Val or alpha-MSH fragment 11-13, it is used in research settings to study inflammation and immune modulation mechanisms.
How does KPV work?+
KPV exerts its effects by binding to melanocortin receptors, particularly MC1R and MC3R. This interaction inhibits pro-inflammatory cytokine production, promotes anti-inflammatory cytokines, reduces oxidative stress, and modulates immune cell activity in research models.
What is the half-life of KPV?+
The half-life data for KPV is not currently available in published research literature. Researchers should consider this when designing experimental protocols and may need to determine stability parameters specific to their research conditions.
How is KPV stored?+
Specific storage requirements for KPV are not detailed in current research literature. Standard peptide storage protocols should be followed, typically involving refrigeration of lyophilised powder and appropriate storage of reconstituted solutions according to laboratory guidelines.
Other single vials in Healing / Recovery
Strictly for laboratory research. Not for human consumption, diagnosis or treatment.