# KPV reading list

> The reading shelf at Sunshine Peptides — The Sunshine Peptides reading list: alpha-MSH and KPV, intestinal experiments, delivery materials, related fragments and skin-cell research.

**Reading shelf**

The hormone review opens the subject; the experiments make it more particular.

## Alpha-MSH context

The [alpha-MSH and related-tripeptide review](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/18612139/) supplies the broad context for the pigmentary and inflammatory activities. For a more argumentative companion, the [dissection of core and terminal fragments](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/12750433/) includes the macrophage result discussed in [the hormone essay](/kpv-and-alpha-msh). The [KdPT paper](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/21741932/) concerns a related analogue and deserves to retain that identity.

## Follow the experimental setting

The [PepT1 uptake paper](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/18061177/) and the [murine colitis paper](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/18092346/) are the starting points for the gut discussion. The [targeted-particle study](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28143741/), [stabilising-hydrogel study](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34547895/) and [combination nanodrug study](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39211778/) concern different preparations.

For skin cells, pair the [keratinocyte signalling paper](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/15102092/) with the [fine-dust experiment](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40073467/). I’d open the experiment nearest the disputed claim and leave the review alongside for context.

## References

[1] Alpha-melanocyte-stimulating hormone and related tripeptides: biochemistry, antiinflammatory and protective effects in vitro and in vivo, and future perspectives for the treatment of immune-mediated inflammatory diseases https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/18612139/
[2] Dissection of the anti-inflammatory effect of the core and C-terminal (KPV) alpha-melanocyte-stimulating hormone peptides https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/12750433/
[3] PepT1-mediated tripeptide KPV uptake reduces intestinal inflammation https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/18061177/
[4] Melanocortin-derived tripeptide KPV has anti-inflammatory potential in murine models of inflammatory bowel disease https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/18092346/
[5] Orally Targeted Delivery of Tripeptide KPV via Hyaluronic Acid-Functionalized Nanoparticles Efficiently Alleviates Ulcerative Colitis https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28143741/
[6] Self-Cross-Linked Hydrogel of Cysteamine-Grafted gamma-Polyglutamic Acid Stabilized Tripeptide KPV for Treating Inflammatory Bowel Disease https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34547895/
[7] PepT1-targeted nanodrug based on co-assembly of anti-inflammatory peptide and immunosuppressant for combination treatment of acute and chronic DSS-induced colitis https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39211778/
[8] Alpha-melanocyte-stimulating hormone, MSH 11-13 KPV and adrenocorticotropic hormone signalling in human keratinocyte cells https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/15102092/
[9] Lysine-Proline-Valine peptide mitigates fine dust-induced keratinocyte apoptosis and inflammation https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40073467/
[10] The tripeptide KdPT protects from intestinal inflammation and maintains intestinal barrier function https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/21741932/

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