Understanding how KPV works requires looking beyond a simple “anti-inflammatory peptide” description. KPV is a short tripeptide made of three amino acids: lysine, proline, and valine. It is known as the C-terminal fragment of alpha-melanocyte-stimulating hormone, or α-MSH, a peptide involved in melanocortin biology and immune-related signaling. Research reviews describe KPV as one of the […]

