Reference-grade research compound
KPV
KPV; Lys-Pro-Val, the C-terminal tripeptide fragment of alpha-melanocyte-stimulating hormone
Sequence schematic — no PDB structure deposited
- Scientific name
- KPV; Lys-Pro-Val, the C-terminal tripeptide fragment of alpha-melanocyte-stimulating hormone
- Sequence
- KPV
- Length
- 3-mer
- Molecular formula
- C16H30N4O4
- Molecular weight
- 342.44 g/mol
- Form
- lyophilized
- Vial size
- 10 mg
- Storage
- Store lyophilized powder at −20 °C, desiccated and protected from light. Stable for 24 months.
- Batch HPLC purity
- 99.3%
Description
Linear tripeptide corresponding to the C-terminal sequence of alpha-melanocyte-stimulating hormone. Used in vitro as a reference compound in NF-κB signaling assays and inflammatory cell-culture model systems. Supplied as a lyophilized acetate salt.
Storage and stability
Store lyophilized powder at −20 °C, desiccated and protected from light. Stable for 24 months.
Peer-reviewed references
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