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KPV
Preclinical
Research chemical
Summary
Anti-inflammatory tripeptide fragment of alpha-MSH studied for gut and skin inflammation.
Categories
Healing & Recovery, Immune, Skin & Aesthetic
Mechanism
Inhibits inflammatory signaling (including NF-κB related pathways in research); melanocortin-related anti-inflammatory effects with reduced MC1R tanning activity.
Half-life
Short
Routes
Oral; Subcutaneous injection; Topical
Legal / access
Research peptide; not a substitute for standard IBD therapy.
Key risks
- Limited data
- Mild GI or injection irritation possible
Common claims
- Gut calm and IBD support narratives
- Skin redness reduction
- Stack with BPC-157 for gut
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