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Published on: March 17, 2023
Kisspeptin system-physiology and clinical perspectives
Nikolay Stoynev1, Philip Kumanov2
1Department of Physiology and Pathophysiology, Medical University-Sofia, 2, Zdrave Street, 1431 Sofia, Bulgaria; Medical Consulting Center, University Clinical Center of Endocrinology "Acad. Iv. Penchev", 2, Zdrave Street, 1431 Sofia, Bulgaria.
Kisspeptin regulates reproduction and impacts cancer metastasis. This peptide influences reproductive axis control and can suppress tumor cell spread, offering potential diagnostic and therapeutic applications.
Area of Science:
- Reproductive endocrinology
- Oncology
- Molecular biology
Background:
- Kisspeptin is a key regulator of the reproductive axis.
- It also influences the migratory properties of various cancer cell types.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review the current knowledge on kisspeptin's physiological roles.
- To explore its functions in reproduction and cancer metastasis.
Main Methods:
- Literature review using PubMed.
- Identification of recent relevant studies.
Main Results:
- Kisspeptin regulates reproductive axis, puberty, and interactions with metabolic factors.
- The kisspeptin system is present in organs beyond the reproductive tract, including pancreas, liver, and adipose tissue.
- Kisspeptin impacts metastasis in various cancers (melanoma, breast, colorectal, etc.) and can induce tumor cell dormancy.
Conclusions:
- The kisspeptin system shows potential for diagnostic and therapeutic strategies in reproductive disorders.
- Its role in suppressing metastasis suggests future value in cancer prognosis and follow-up.
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