Is KPV the same as alpha-MSH?

No. KPV is a three-amino-acid piece of alpha-MSH, not the full hormone. This site's KPV profile lists a molecular weight of 342.4 daltons. It says KPV keeps much of alpha-MSH's anti-inflammation effect without causing tanning. Alpha-MSH itself is the parent hormone. It also drives skin color through MC1R, the route melanotan products use. Coming from the same parent does not make it the same molecule, does not give a tan, and is not a study in people. This site's KPV review found no published study in people. Full record at /compounds/kpv.

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