KPV is a peptide that is naturally produced in the body and is found in the hormone alpha-MSH^[1]. It is a potent anti-inflammatory peptide^[2] that has shown promise in treating a number of disease conditions, with the most active research being in the area of inflammatory bowel disease^[2][3].  It is a relatively newer peptide that is being researched for a number of disease conditions^[4]. KPV has been shown in studies to kill Candida albicans^[5] and possesses anti-inflammatory properties; however, its mechanisms of action still remain unknown^[6].

It is a potent anti-inflammatory peptide that has shown promise in a number of disease conditions^[8]. Unlike α-MSH, KPV is free from the melanotropic effects and thus does not cause any pigmentation^[9]. Additionally, it is smaller in size and more chemically stable^[10]. The most active research is in the treatment of colitis, where KPV has been shown to reduce the incidence of colitis and proinflammatory cytokines^[11][12]. KPV has also been shown to have antimicrobial properties^[13] and improve overall gut health^[13].