Research peptide

Kisspeptin-10

Kisspeptin-10 is a decapeptide fragment that activates the kisspeptin receptor (KISS1R), a central node in reproductive hormone regulation research.

By The Peptides Codex Editorial TeamReviewed July 10, 2026

Length

10 aa

Class

Research peptide

Function

KISS1R agonist fragment regulating reproductive hormone axis

Context

Reproductive endocrinology research

Key peptide in GnRH pulse / fertility axis research.

Also known as: Kp-10 · metastin fragment

Part of the Neuropeptides & signaling cluster

Overview

Kisspeptin-10 is a decapeptide fragment that activates the kisspeptin receptor (KISS1R), a central node in reproductive hormone regulation research.

Source & context

Biological / chemical source: Synthetic fragment of kisspeptin

Primary research or clinical context: Reproductive endocrinology research

Axis biology

Kisspeptin neurons help gate GnRH release. Short fragments like Kp-10 are used experimentally to probe this pathway.

FAQ about Kisspeptin-10

What is Kisspeptin-10?+

Kisspeptin-10 is a decapeptide fragment that activates the kisspeptin receptor (KISS1R), a central node in reproductive hormone regulation research.

Is Kisspeptin-10 an approved medicine?+

Kisspeptin-10 is discussed here as a research / educational topic. Reproductive endocrinology research. This is not medical advice.

What is the typical length of Kisspeptin-10?+

Kisspeptin-10 is commonly described as approximately 10 amino acids (Research peptide).

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References & further reading

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