Kisspeptins Regulating Fertility: Potential Future Therapeutic Approach in Infertility Treatment

J Clin Med. 2025 May 8;14(10):3284. doi: 10.3390/jcm14103284.

Abstract

Kisspeptins play a crucial role in the normal functioning of the reproductive axis in both humans and animals by stimulating the secretion of gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH) from the hypothalamus. Recent studies have investigated the association of kisspeptins to infertility of diverse causes and the therapeutic potential of kisspeptins in infertility. Exogenous administration of kisspeptins appears to hold significant promise in restoring fertility, with ongoing studies in their application in ovarian stimulation protocols and as cryoprotectants during vitrification. This review provides a comprehensive analysis of the role of kisspeptins in reproductive physiology and their potential as therapeutic agents for infertility, highlighting their advantages over conventional treatments and their future prospects in clinical practice.

Keywords: GnRH; infertility; kisspeptins; therapeutic agents.

Publication types

  • Review