Kisspeptin Modulation of Reproductive Function
Abstract
:1. Introduction
2. Kisspeptin and Its Physiology
3. KNDy Neurons and Physiology of Hypothalamic Regulation of Reproductive Tract
4. Reproduction Depending on Kisspeptin Secretion
5. Menopause Depending on Changes in KNDy Neurons
6. KNDy Neurons in Other Diseases
7. Kisspeptin Analogs
7.1. Kisspeptin Agonists
7.2. Kisspeptin Antagonists
8. Conclusions
Author Contributions
Funding
Conflicts of Interest
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Szeliga, A.; Meczekalski, B. Kisspeptin Modulation of Reproductive Function. Endocrines 2022, 3, 367-374. https://doi.org/10.3390/endocrines3030029
Szeliga A, Meczekalski B. Kisspeptin Modulation of Reproductive Function. Endocrines. 2022; 3(3):367-374. https://doi.org/10.3390/endocrines3030029
Chicago/Turabian StyleSzeliga, Anna, and Blazej Meczekalski. 2022. "Kisspeptin Modulation of Reproductive Function" Endocrines 3, no. 3: 367-374. https://doi.org/10.3390/endocrines3030029