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Alpha-MSH-derived tripeptide

KPV

A three-amino-acid melanocortin fragment studied in intestinal transport and inflammatory models. This record separates established identity and source-linked research context from protocol or commercial fields that are not yet supportable.

FEMETRIC RECORD · PUBLICKPV
GutBarrier FunctionInflammation
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Preclinical / Research
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UPDATED 2026-09-13
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Protocol references

SOURCE-LINKED

LITERATURE-DERIVED REFERENCE

Source-linked research context

No universal administration structure is inferred from the indexed literature. Open the source for the population, intervention and study design.

Route
Source dependent
Frequency
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Duration
Not indexed
Escalation
Not established
Stage detail pending source extractionStarting and target doses are indexed. Intermediate steps are intentionally not inferred.
LITERATURE-DERIVED REFERENCEGastroenterology, 2008Verified 2026-09-13
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How this works

KPV is the Lys-Pro-Val C-terminal fragment of alpha-MSH. Published work has examined PepT1-mediated uptake and inflammatory signaling primarily in experimental models.

Mechanism summaries are stored with field-level source provenance for editorial audit.
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Related research goals

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References

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PepT1-mediated tripeptide KPV uptake reduces intestinal inflammationGastroenterology · 2008 · DOI 10.1053/j.gastro.2007.10.026
PRECLINICAL
Page reviewed: 2026-09-13References updated: 2026-09-13

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