KPV vs Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7
Side-by-side comparison of key properties, dosing, and research.
Immune SupportRecovery & Repair
KPVSkin & Cosmetic
Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7- Summary
- KPV is a naturally occurring anti-inflammatory tripeptide derived from the C-terminal of alpha-MSH. It powerfully suppresses intestinal and systemic inflammation via melanocortin receptors, making it valuable for IBD, gut healing, and wound repair.
- Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7 (Rigin) is a cosmetic peptide consisting of palmitic acid linked to the tetrapeptide sequence GQPR (Gly-Gln-Pro-Arg). It was designed to mimic the biological activity of the IgG immunoglobulin C-terminus, which downregulates the production of interleukin-6 (IL-6), a key driver of skin aging and inflammation.
- Half-Life
- Short half-life (~15–30 minutes), but effects persist longer due to receptor-level anti-inflammatory cascades
- Topical penetration-dependent; effects last hours to days
- Admin Route
- Oral, SubQ, Topical
- Topical
- Research
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- Typical Dose
- 500 mcg – 1 mg
- 2-5 ppm concentration in formulation
- Frequency
- Once to twice daily
- Twice daily
- Key Benefits
- Reduces intestinal inflammation (IBD, Crohn's, colitis)
- Promotes gut mucosal healing and barrier integrity
- Accelerates wound healing topically
- Suppresses systemic inflammatory cytokines
- Antimicrobial properties against pathogens
- Reduces neuroinflammation when administered systemically
- May improve symptoms of inflammatory skin conditions
- Reduces IL-6 inflammatory cytokine in skin
- Prevents 'inflammaging' of the skin
- Inhibits MMP collagen-degrading enzymes
- Synergistic with Matrixyl for anti-aging
- Clinically tested for wrinkle and skin texture improvement
- Well-tolerated topically
- Side Effects
- Generally very well tolerated
- Mild injection site reactions (SC)
- Rare: transient flushing
- Contact sensitization (rare)
- Well-tolerated at standard concentrations
- Stacks With
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