Kisspeptin-10 from Super Human Peptides UK is a highly potent synthetic decapeptide derived from the KISS1 gene. It is the primary endogenous ligand for the GPR54 (KISS1R) receptor. In laboratory research, Kisspeptin-10 is recognized as the master regulator of the hypothalamic-pituitary-gonadal (HPG) axis.
Researchers utilize this peptide to study the upstream stimulation of Gonadotropin-Releasing Hormone (GnRH), which subsequently triggers the release of Luteinizing Hormone (LH) and Follicle-Stimulating Hormone (FSH). Produced under GMP-compliant conditions and verified for 99% purity or higher, Kisspeptin-10 is a critical tool for neuroendocrine studies, fertility modelling, and research into reproductive hormone pulsatility.
WarningFor laboratory research use only. Not for human consumption.
Key Features
- —Master HPG Regulator: Primary agonist for the GPR54 receptor.
- —Upstream GnRH Modulator: Stimulates the natural pulsatile release of LH and FSH.
- —High Purity: 99% purity or higher (verified by HPLC and MS analysis).
- —Quality Standard: GMP / ISO certified manufacturing.
Research Focus
- —HPG Axis Modulation: Studying the upstream regulation of the reproductive endocrine system.
- —GnRH Pulsatility: Researching the induction of Gonadotropin-Releasing Hormone in the hypothalamus.
- —Fertility Models: Preclinical investigation into reversing hypogonadotropic hypogonadism.
- —Sex Steroid Feedback: Measuring the secondary production of testosterone and estrogen in animal models.
- —Oncology Research: Investigating the KISS1 gene's original discovery as a tumour metastasis suppressor (metastin).
Published Research and Study Findings
Kisspeptin-10 revolutionized reproductive biology when researchers discovered that mutations in its receptor (GPR54) caused an absence of puberty in animal models and humans. Laboratory studies demonstrate that administering Kisspeptin-10 potently stimulates the HPG axis, resulting in a robust, dose-dependent release of LH and FSH. Unlike direct LH or FSH analogues, Kisspeptin-10 acts at the top of the endocrine cascade.
This makes it an invaluable research model for studying natural hormone feedback loops, as it relies on the body's endogenous GnRH neurons to function. Furthermore, because the KISS1 gene was originally identified for its ability to suppress melanoma metastasis, the peptide remains a significant focus in oncology research exploring how GPR54 activation limits the spread of certain cancer cells.
NoteAll findings are derived from laboratory and non-clinical research settings.
Representative Scientific References
- 1.Seminara, S.B. et al., "The GPR54 gene as a regulator of puberty," New England Journal of Medicine, 2003.
- 2.Dhillo, W.S. et al., "Kisspeptin-54 stimulates the hypothalamic-pituitary gonadal axis in human males," The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism, 2005.
- 3.Gottsch, M.L. et al., "A role for kisspeptins in the regulation of gonadotropin secretion in the mouse," Endocrinology, 2004.
- 4.Ohtaki, T. et al., "Metastasis suppressor gene KiSS-1 encodes peptide ligand of a G-protein-coupled receptor," Nature, 2001.