Does kisspeptin exert a local modulatory effect on bovine ovarian steroidogenesis?

Kisspeptin, a hypothalamic neuropeptide encoded by the KISS1 gene, has a pivotal role in promoting gonadotrophin-releasing hormone secretion in mammals. Kisspeptin and its receptor (KISS1R) are also expressed in certain peripheral tissues including gonads, suggesting intra-gonadal roles. Such action...

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Published in:	Reproduction and Fertility
Main Authors:	Dareen Mattar, Warakorn Cheewasopit, Moafaq Samir, Phil G Knight
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	Bioscientifica 2023-02-01
Subjects:	kisspeptin ovary granulosa cell theca cell steroidogenesis
Online Access:	https://raf.bioscientifica.com/view/journals/raf/4/1/RAF-22-0088.xml