Sexual Function & Libido
Kisspeptin-10
KP-10; metastin(45-54)
Classification: Kisspeptin receptor agonist; HPG upstream regulator
Mechanism: GPR54/KISS1R agonist on GnRH neurons; triggers LH pulse
Benefits: LH pulsatility; libido; HPG axis activation; emerging clinical use
Evidence tier: Phase 2 · Availability: Investigational
Primary sources
- Jayasena CN et al. The effects of kisspeptin-10 on reproductive hormone release show sexual dimorphism in humans. J Clin Endocrinol Metab 2011. PMID 21976724
- Patel AH et al. Kisspeptin in functional hypothalamic amenorrhea — pathophysiology and therapeutic potential. Ann N Y Acad Sci 2024. PMID 39287750
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