kisspeptin

British

/ ˌkɪsˈpɛptɪn /

noun

a protein molecule that is responsible for triggering the onset of puberty in humans

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Etymology

Origin of kisspeptin

C21: after the KiSS-1 gene that produces it

Example Sentences

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It also decided to move forward on two other peptides not listed in the complaint: kisspeptin and ibutamoren mesylate.

From Salon • Apr. 4, 2026

Professor Tsukamura is excited about the prospect of more studies to understand the molecular mechanism that controls kisspeptin neuronal activity.

From Science Daily • Dec. 22, 2023

To investigate this, the researchers genetically modified female rats to delete Kiss1, a gene that codes for kisspeptin, only in neurons that expressed the dynorphin receptor.

From Science Daily • Dec. 22, 2023

The UK researchers say kisspeptin has potential to treat a condition that affects up to 10% of people.

From BBC • Feb. 3, 2023

Melatonin, a hormone that the body releases in darkness, is known to suppress kisspeptin.

From Nature • Oct. 3, 2017

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