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Novel KISS1 Gene Mutation Leading to Male Hypogonadotropic Hypogonadism.
Experimental and clinical endocrinology & diabetes : official journal, German Society of Endocrinology [and] German Diabetes Association - 1 Feb 2026
Wittner Leonie, Mahindrakar Santosh, Yasin Ali, Scheel Sandra Nicole, Hoeppner Wolfgang, Feldkamp Joachim
Abstract excerpt
The human KISS1 gene encodes the hypothalamic Kisspeptin, which is released in a pulsatile manner and binds the KISS1 receptor, that is located on gonadotropin releasing hormone neurons. This interaction ensures pulsatile gonadotropin releasing hormone secretion leading to induction of the hypothalamic-pituitary-gonadal axis and by this controls puberty onset. Disruption of this process is associated with...
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