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Kisspeptin-10

KP-10, Metastin (45-54), Kisspeptin-10 (human), KiSS-1

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Studies 877
Trials 47
Score 3
2012 pubmed 17 citations

Kisspeptins in human reproduction-future therapeutic potential.

Kaur. Kulvinder Kochar KK; Allahbadia. Gautam G; Singh. Mandeep M

Key Findings

  • Kisspeptin signaling through the GPR54 receptor is essential for brain sexual maturation, puberty onset, and normal reproductive function.
  • Kisspeptin neurons integrate metabolic and hormonal feedback to regulate GnRH neurons, making them a key upstream control point for the HPG axis.
  • Pre‑clinical and early human studies suggest kisspeptin agonists could treat delayed puberty, hypogonadotropic hypogonadism, hypothalamic amenorrhea, and may have roles in cancer prevention and eating‑disorder management.

Practical Outcomes

  • For biohackers, kisspeptin represents a promising target for future anti‑aging or fertility protocols, but at present there are no established dosing guidelines or commercial products. Keep an eye on clinical trials of kisspeptin analogs, and consider that any off‑label use would be experimental and should be approached with caution and medical supervision.

Summary

Kisspeptin-10 is a hormone that helps control the brain's reproductive center. It plays a big role in starting puberty, regulating fertility, and linking metabolism to reproductive signals. Researchers think that drugs that mimic or block kisspeptin could someday treat delayed puberty, certain forms of infertility, hormone‑related amenorrhea, and maybe even help with some cancers or eating disorders, but real‑world dosing and safety are still being worked out.

Abstract

Kisspeptins (Kps), were first found to regulate the hypothalamopituitary-gonadal axis (HPG) axis in 2003, when two groups-demonstrated that mutations of GPR54 causes idiopathic hypogonadotropic hypogonadism (IHH) characterized by delayed puberty. Objective of this review is to highlight both animal and human discoveries in KISS1/GPR54 system in last decade and extrapolate the therapeutic potential in humans from till date human studies. A systematic review of international scientific literature by a search of PUBMED and the authors files was done for Kp in reproduction, metabolic control & signal transduction. None Patient(s): In human studies--normal subjects patients with HH, or HA. Effects of Kp on puberty, brain sexual maturation, regulation of GnRH secretion, metabolic control of GnRH Neurons (N). Kps/GPR54 are critical for brain sexual maturation, puberty and regulation of reproduction. Kps have been implicated in mediating signals to GnRH N--positive and negative feedback, metabolic input. Ability of Kp neurons to coordinate signals impinging on the HPG axis makes it one of most important regulators of reproductive axis since GnRH N's lack many receptors, with Kp neurons serving as upstream modulators. Kps have proven as pivotal regulators of the reproduction, with the ability to integrate signals from both internal and external sources. Knowledge about signaling mechanisms involved in Kp stimulation of GnRH and with human studies has made it possible that therapeutically available Kp agonists/antagonists may be used for treatment of delayed puberty/HH, Hypothalamic amenorrhea and in prevention of spread of malignant ovarian/gonadal malignancies along with uses in some eating disorders.

Study Information

Provider

pubmed

Year

2012

Date

2012-09-27T00:00:00.000Z

DOI

10.1007/s10815-012-9856-1

Citations

17

References

130