
KPV
C16H30N4O4342.4 g/molCAS 67727-97-3
KPV (Lys-Pro-Val) is a tripeptide corresponding to residues 11–13, the C-terminal end, of α-melanocyte-stimulating hormone (α-MSH). It contains no aromatic residues. Supplied as a lyophilised powder in a sealed glass vial. For laboratory research use only. Not for human or veterinary use.
At a glance
- Sequence
- H-KPV-OH
- Amount
- 10 mg per vial
- Form
- Lyophilised powder
- Storage
- Store at -20 °C, sealed and protected from light
Full technical data
Specification
- Sequence
- Lys-Pro-ValCalculate pI and charge
- CAS number
- 67727-97-3
- Molecular formula
- C16H30N4O4
- Molecular weight
- 342.4 g/mol
- Form
- Lyophilised powder
- Storage
- Store at -20 °C, sealed and protected from light
Names and identifiers
- Synonyms
- α-MSH (11–13)
- L-Lysyl-L-prolyl-L-valine
- One-letter code
- H-KPV-OH
- InChIKey
- YSPZCHGIWAQVKQ-AVGNSLFASA-N
- PubChem CID
- 125672
Documents
- Safety data sheetOn request
References
- Chavatte P et al. (2001). Conformational analysis of tripeptide Ac-Lys-Pro-Val-NH2, COOH-terminal sequence of alpha-MSH. J Pharm Pharmacol.
- Schiöth HB et al. (2006). New melanocortin 1 receptor binding motif based on the C-terminal sequence of alpha-melanocyte-stimulating hormone. Basic Clin Pharmacol Toxicol.
- Muceniece R et al. (2003). Effects of alpha-melanotropin C-terminal tripeptide analogues on macrophage NO production. Peptides.
How to cite this product
KPV (Amidae, United Kingdom; lot [lot number]). https://amidae.com/products/kpv
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Structure
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