In laboratory and cellular research settings, KPV has been investigated in relation to:

• Melanocortin receptor signaling (MC1R and MC3R) and downstream anti-inflammatory pathways
• NF-κB pathway modulation and pro-inflammatory cytokine regulation
• Intestinal epithelial inflammation and gut mucosal barrier research models
• Wound healing and skin inflammatory response
• Antimicrobial activity against bacterial and fungal pathogens
• Immune cell (macrophage and dendritic cell) activation and inflammatory resolution