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KPV

Lys-Pro-Val tripeptide from alpha-MSH; anti-inflammatory in mouse colitis, never tested in humans

200MCG
Dose
10U
Draw
28D
Cycle

KPV is the C-terminal tripeptide of alpha-MSH. In human intestinal cells and in mice, taken up by the PepT1 transporter, it reduced inflammatory signalling, and oral KPV reduced chemically induced colitis. A secondary page states it has not been evaluated in human clinical trials for any indication.

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Protocols

  • Inflammation support (unproven in humans)recommended

    Community practice, not from a label or trial: bottom of the 200-500 mcg subcutaneous range, once daily. Animal-only evidence.

Dosing

  • Community practice, not from a label or trial: 200 to 500 mcg per subcutaneous injection, once daily (oral capsules 1-2 times daily, no amount), cycles of 4 to 8 weeks or longer for chronic conditions (Peptide Protocol Wiki).
  • Research models: 100 micromolar KPV in drinking water in mice, 10 nM in cells (PubMed 18061177). Not a human dose.

Route & timing

Route: Subcutaneous or oral (community). The mouse study used oral dosing.

Timing: No reliable figure found in the sources; ask your prescriber or supplier.

Reconstitution

  • Placeholder 5 mg vial plus 2.5 mL gives 2,000 mcg/mL, so 200 mcg is 10 units. This is arithmetic, not a sourced instruction.

Reconstitution calculator

Concentration
2000 mcg/mL
Per unit
20 mcg
Draw
10 units
Volume
0.1 mL
Doses per vial
25
Vials for cycle (28 doses), pooled
2
Vials, discard remainder
2
concentration = 5000 / 2.5 = 2000 mcg/mL
per unit = 2000 / 100 = 20 mcg
units = 200 / 20 = 10
mL = 10 / 100 = 0.1
doses per vial = 5000 / 200 = 25
pooled vials = ceil(200 x 28 / 5000) = 2
discard vials = ceil(28 / floor(25)) = 2

Stability

No reliable figure found in the sources; ask your prescriber or supplier.

Off-cycle

Cycles of 4 to 8 weeks, repeatable; rest length not stated.

Why:

  • The source gives no rest period.

Stacking rules

  • Never draw into the same syringe as another compound; use separate syringes and distinct injection sites.

Safety

Not an FDA-approved drug. FDA removed it from the 503A Category 2 list on April 15 2026 because the nominators withdrew, which does not make it compoundable; a July 2026 advisory committee recommendation is not yet a rule. Check current status.

Common side effects:

  • No human safety data were found.

Stop and call your prescriber if:

  • Swelling, redness or pain spreading from the injection site
  • Rash or trouble breathing
  • Any new unexplained symptom

Markers to track

No reliable source names a biomarker for this compound.

Sources

KPV