Sexual Function & Reproductive
Kisspeptin
Metastasis-suppressor KiSS-1
Also known as: Metastin KP-10 KP-54
Mechanism & research context
Endogenous neuropeptide that regulates GnRH pulse generation. Studied in Phase 2 trials for hypothalamic amenorrhea and male reproductive disorders.
Safety flags
0 flagsNo curator-recorded safety flags for this entry. Absence of recorded flags is not evidence of safety. Many peptides lack adequate human data.
Research papers
16 recordsCitation links route to PubMed, Europe PMC, and PMC. Presence of a study is not endorsement. Records are refreshed from PubMed on a regular cadence; rows marked “Live search link” will resolve to a current PubMed search until a full citation has been ingested.
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· 2026
Dynamic Modulation of LH Secretion by Continuous Kisspeptin Infusion in Healthy Men
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· 2026 Open access
Kisspeptin improves local ovarian insulin resistance in PCOS by modulating the PI3K/AKT/GLUT4 signaling pathway.
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· 2026 Open access
Preoptic kisspeptin-nNOS-GnRH (KiNG) neuronal network regulates LH rhythmicity through activation-inhibition in mice.
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· 2026 Open access
Evolution of neurohormone function revealed by actions of kisspeptin-type peptides in an echinoderm.
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· 2026 Open access
In vitro differentiation of the hypothalamic KNDy neuron, a master regulator for reproduction, from mouse embryonic stem cells.
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· 2026
Kisspeptin Restores Placental mTOR Signaling and Improves Glucose Homeostasis Mediators Disrupted by Maternal Hypothyroidism in Rats.
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· 2026
Molecular and functional characterization of the kisspeptin receptor Kissr3 in the large yellow croaker (Larimichthys crocea).
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· 2026
Serum kisspeptin levels in women with polycystic ovary syndrome: A systematic review and meta-analysis.
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· 2026
Kisspeptin-54 confers renal protection in diabetic nephropathy by ameliorating endothelial permeability through ZEB1 inhibition.
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· 2026
Kisspeptin-10 attenuates pulmonary arterial hypertension via restoration of mitochondrial function in pulmonary artery smooth muscle cells.
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· 2026
Serum kisspeptin levels in pregnant and non-pregnant diestrus bitches: a pilot study.
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· 2026
Kisspeptin exacerbates androgen-induced follicular dysplasia by promoting Drp1 phosphorylation imbalance and mitochondrial excessive fission in granulosa cells of polycystic ovary syndrome.
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· 2026
Analysis and Characterization of Kisspeptin and Its Analogues in Serum and Urine Samples by Liquid Chromatography-High-Resolution Mass Spectrometry for Doping Control Purposes.
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· 2026
Kisspeptin made in the preoptic area is required for normal estradiol-induced LH surges and optimal fertility in females.
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Open access
Serum kisspeptin levels in pregnant and non-pregnant diestrus bitches: a pilot study
Clinical trials
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Live ClinicalTrials.gov search: Kisspeptin
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NCT00559754 PHASE2 COMPLETED
An Open Label Study to Assess the Effect of a Combination of Avastin and Docetaxel and Sequential Chemotherapy on Pathological Response in Patients With Primary Operable HER2 Negative Breast Cancer
Condition: Breast Cancer
Sponsor: Hoffmann-La Roche
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NCT01132404 PHASE1 TERMINATED
A Phase 1/2, Open Label Study in Men With Prostate Cancer to Assess the Safety. Pharmacokinetics and Testosterone-Lowering Efficacy of TAK-448, Administered as a 1-Month Depot, Including a Randomized Portion With a Group Administered Leuprorelin
Condition: Prostate Cancer; Prostatic Neoplasms
Sponsor: Millennium Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
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NCT01438073 PHASE1 COMPLETED
Elucidating Kisspeptin Physiology by Blocking Kisspeptin Signaling
Condition: Hypogonadotropic Hypogonadism; Healthy Postmenopausal Women; Agonadism
Sponsor: Massachusetts General Hospital
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NCT01667406 PHASE2 COMPLETED
The Use of the Hormone Kisspeptin in 'in Vitro Fertilisation' (IVF) Treatment
Condition: Infertility
Sponsor: Imperial College London
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NCT01944475 UNKNOWN
Follow-up of Girls With Premature Thelarche and Precocious Puberty: a Clinical and Paraclinical Study of Girls With Thelarche and Healthy Controls
Condition: Precocious Puberty; Excess; Development, Breast
Sponsor: University of Aarhus
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NCT01944488 NA UNKNOWN
LH Response to GnRH Test in Prepubescent Girls Under 6 Years
Condition: Precocious Puberty
Sponsor: University of Aarhus
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NCT01952782 PHASE1 COMPLETED
Neuropeptides in Human Reproduction
Condition: Hypogonadotropic Hypogonadism
Sponsor: Massachusetts General Hospital
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NCT02514629 PHASE3 COMPLETED
Randomized, Double-blind, Parallel, Placebo-controlled, Clinical Trial to Assess the Efficacy of Testosterone, Metformin, or Both, for the Treatment of Obesity-induced Male Hypogonadism
Condition: Hypogonadism; Obesity
Sponsor: Fundación Pública Andaluza para la Investigación de Málaga en Biomedicina y Salud
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NCT02877992 NA COMPLETED
Development of a New Diagnostic Tool to Assess Oocyte Quality Based on Tachykinin and Kisspeptin Expression Analysis in Human Granulosa and Cumulus Cells
Condition: Infertility
Sponsor: Vida Recoletas Sevilla
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NCT03018314 COMPLETED
Serum Kisspeptin Levels in Infertile Women Due to Anovulatory Cycles, Unexplained Infertility or Male Subfertility: A Prospective Observational Study
Condition: Infertility, Female; Unexplained Infertility; Anovulation
Sponsor: Bakirkoy Dr. Sadi Konuk Research and Training Hospital
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NCT03286517 PHASE3 COMPLETED
Changes in the Responsiveness of the Hypothalamic-pituitary-gonadal (HPG) Axis to Kisspeptin-10 Administration During Pubertal Transition in Boys
Condition: Reproductive Physiological Phenomena
Sponsor: Ghulam Nabi
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NCT03315325 PHASE3 COMPLETED
Age-dependent Changes in the Responsiveness of Hypothalamic Pituitary Gonadal Axis to Kisspeptin-10 Administration in Men
Condition: Sterility, Reproductive
Sponsor: Quaid-e-Azam University
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NCT03877939 COMPLETED
Detection of Kisspeptins and miRNAs in Patients With Non-viable Pregnancy
Condition: Non-Viable Pregnancy
Sponsor: Vida Recoletas Sevilla
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NCT04012632 COMPLETED
Polymorphisms in the Kisspeptin/GPR54 Pathway Genes and the Risk of Early Puberty
Condition: Puberty, Precocious
Sponsor: Shenzhen Center for Disease Control and Prevention
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NCT04532801 PHASE1 WITHDRAWN
Evaluation of Kisspeptin Glucose-Stimulated Insulin Secretion With Physiologic Mixed Meal Tolerance
Condition: Insulin; Glucose; Healthy Volunteers; Women; Pregnancy
Sponsor: Stephanie B. Seminara, MD
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NCT04648969 PHASE2 COMPLETED
Prolonged Pulsatile Kisspeptin Administration in Hypogonadotropic Hypogonadism
Condition: Hypogonadotropic Hypogonadism
Sponsor: Stephanie B. Seminara, MD
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NCT04958109 PHASE1 COMPLETED
Evaluation of Kisspeptin Glucose-Stimulated Insulin Secretion With Oral Glucose Tolerance Test
Condition: Metabolic Diseases
Sponsor: Massachusetts General Hospital
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NCT05633966 PHASE1 COMPLETED
Kisspeptin Administration Subcutaneously to Patients With Reproductive Disorders
Condition: Hypothalamic Amenorrhea; Hypogonadotropic Hypogonadism
Sponsor: Stephanie B. Seminara, MD
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NCT06204965 NA UNKNOWN
The Impact of Time-restricted Eating on the Composition of the Intestinal Microbiota and Metabolic and Neurohormonal Parameters of Women With Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
Condition: Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
Sponsor: Joanna Bajerska
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NCT06501729 NA COMPLETED
Potential Effect of Oral Kissing Between Two People Against the Decrease in pH
Condition: Dental Caries; Tooth Demineralization; Teeth Erosion Limited to the Enamel
Sponsor: Universidad Catolica Santiago de Guayaquil
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Doses reported in studies
0 recordsNo study-protocol dose records have been curated for Kisspeptin yet. Absence of records is not evidence of safety — many peptides lack adequate human-trial data in the first place.
Records here are populated from public sources only (ClinicalTrials.gov protocol summaries and FDA-approved labels) and must cite a verifiable source URL. They are not added from forum posts, vendor pages, anecdotal write-ups, or social media.
These entries describe what was studied. They do not tell you what to take, how to reconstitute anything, how to fill a capsule, how often to administer, or where to obtain a compound. If you are considering use of Kisspeptin, those decisions belong with a licensed clinician working from the full label or trial record — not from this summary.
Why this page does not list a dose for self-use
The "Doses reported in studies" section above (when populated) describes what was administered in a cited study or label, under medical supervision, in a specific population. It is not a dosing guide for self-use. Separately, we do not publish anecdotal or community-reported dose ranges, administration methods, vial concentrations, or capsule masses for Kisspeptin. Anecdotal figures for unapproved compounds are not harm-reduction data: they lack denominators for adverse events, cannot account for individual physiology or compound purity, and normalise unsupervised use. See the safety policy for the full reasoning.
If this compound has an FDA-approved label
If a label exists, the regulator-reviewed dosing and administration information is there — read it in the context of a prescriber's evaluation.
Questions worth bringing to a clinician
- What is the evidence for this compound in someone with my history?
- What are the realistic, regulator-reviewed alternatives?
- What would you monitor, and what would make you stop?
If you have already taken a peptide and feel unwell: contact emergency services. In the United States, Poison Control is reachable 24/7 at 1-800-222-1222. Do not wait for a community thread.