Kisspeptin-10 Product Information
Kisspeptin-10 is a synthetic research peptide derived from the KISS1 gene, composed of a defined 10–amino acid sequence that is widely examined in laboratory research for its interaction with the GPR54 receptor (also known as KISS1R). Due to its high receptor affinity, Kisspeptin-10 is frequently utilized in neuroendocrine signaling studies focused on hypothalamic–pituitary–gonadal (HPG) axis–associated pathway behavior in non-human experimental systems. In controlled research environments, Kisspeptin-10 is studied for its role in GnRH-associated signaling coordination, gonadotropin-linked pathway regulation, and reproductive-axis–adjacent endocrine communication frameworks. These investigations emphasize signal transmission dynamics, receptor-mediated pathway responsiveness, and temporal coordination of endocrine signaling, rather than applied or therapeutic outcomes. Beyond reproductive-axis research, Kisspeptin-10 is also included in studies exploring central neuroendocrine integration, energy-sensing pathway cross-talk, and metabolic-adjacent signaling behavior. Research models examine how KISS1R-associated signaling interfaces with hypothalamic regulatory networks, circadian-linked endocrine timing, and system-level metabolic communication, contributing to a broader understanding of endocrine coordination. Kisspeptin-10’s compact structure and defined receptor specificity make it well suited for pathway mapping, structure–activity relationship analysis, and comparative peptide signaling research. As a result, it remains a widely used tool in endocrinology-focused laboratory investigations examining reproductive signaling architecture, neuroendocrine regulation, and multi-axis endocrine pathway integration within strictly controlled, non-human research settings. This material is supplied exclusively for laboratory research and analytical use. It is not intended for human use, animal use, diagnostic use, or therapeutic application. Summary of Characteristics Characteristic Details Chemical Sequence of Amino Acids Tyr-Asn-Trp-Asn-Ser-Phe-Gly-Leu-Arg-Phe-NH₂ CAS Number 388138-21-4 Molecular Formula C63H83N17O12 Molecular Weight ~1302.4 g/mol Other Known Titles Kisspeptin-10 Research Peptide, Kp-10, Kiss-10, KISS1R Ligand Fragment (Research)
