Chronic kisspeptin delays puberty and reduces feed intake and body weight in female rats

Kisspeptin is a key player in the central control of reproductive axis. Central administration of kisspeptin has been shown to advance puberty in rats. Stimulation of hypothalamic GnRH pulse generating mechanism by kisspeptin has been proposed to be the mechanism behind the onset of puberty. We hypo...

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Main Authors: Sriravali Sathagopam, Meenal Prabhakar Ullewar, Rakhi Harne, Sathya Velmurugan
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: The Korean Society of Animal Reproduction and Biotechnology 2021-03-01
Series:Journal of Animal Reproduction and Biotechnology
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Online Access:http://www.e-jarb.org/journal/view.html?uid=2564&vmd=Full