KPV (Lysine-Proline-Valine)

Price range: $31.00 through $41.00

Full Name: Lysyl-Prolyl-Valine
Alternative Name: MSH (11-13)
CAS #: 67727-97-3
Molecular Formula: C₁₆H₃₀N₄O₄
Molecular Weight (M.W.): Approximately 342.43 g/mol
Sequence: Lys-Pro-Val
One-Letter Sequence: KPV
Length: 3 amino-acid residues
Product Type: Synthetic Research Tripeptide

KPV is a synthetic tripeptide composed of lysine, proline, and valine. Its short, chemically defined sequence makes it suitable for controlled laboratory, analytical, and scientific research involving peptide characterization, molecular interactions, structural analysis, and comparative biochemical studies.

Because KPV is a discrete three-residue peptide, its identity can be documented using its CAS number, molecular formula, molecular weight, amino-acid sequence, and lot-specific analytical data.

Research Applications

KPV may be examined in controlled non-clinical research involving:

  • Tripeptide characterization
  • Molecular interaction studies
  • Structure-function analysis
  • Peptide transport research
  • Analytical peptide comparison
  • Stability assessment
  • Non-clinical biochemical and cellular models

Any observations should remain limited to the applicable experimental system and should not be interpreted as evidence of therapeutic, anti-inflammatory, dermatological, gastrointestinal, or clinical effectiveness.

Structural Information

KPV consists of three amino-acid residues:

Lys-Pro-Val

One-letter representation:

KPV

The free peptide is commonly represented as:

H-Lys-Pro-Val-OH

Its compact linear structure supports direct sequence-based analytical identification.

Analytical Identification

Relevant analytical characterization may include:

  • Amino-acid sequence confirmation
  • Molecular mass assessment
  • Chromatographic purity testing
  • Peptide identity verification
  • Structural characterization
  • Lot-specific quality testing

If the material is supplied as an acetate, TFA, or another salt/counter-ion form, the final molecular specifications should be matched to that exact preparation.

Specifications & Documentation

Lot-specific documentation should be reviewed for:

  • Compound identity
  • Amino-acid sequence
  • Molecular formula
  • Molecular weight
  • Salt or counter-ion form
  • Purity specification
  • Analytical testing
  • Lot or batch information
  • Certificate of Analysis
  • Storage requirements

Authenticated product-specific documentation should take precedence over generalized reference values.

Storage & Handling

Store according to the conditions specified on the product label and Certificate of Analysis. Protect the material from environmental conditions that could compromise peptide integrity.

Handling should follow established laboratory procedures appropriate for research materials.

Research Use Only

KPV is supplied exclusively for laboratory research, analytical testing, and scientific reference purposes.

Disclaimer

For research use only. Not for human or veterinary use. Not intended for consumption, administration, gastrointestinal use, dermatological use, diagnosis, treatment, mitigation, cure, or prevention of any disease. No therapeutic, anti-inflammatory, dermatological, medical, or clinical claims are made or implied. Product information is supplied solely for scientific identification, documentation, and research reference.