Kisspeptin Alternatives

Explore peptides similar to Kisspeptin. Compare mechanisms, effects, and find the best alternative for your research.

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Kisspeptin

Hormonal

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A neuropeptide that plays a critical role in initiating puberty and regulating the reproductive hormone axis. Being studied for fertility and hormonal disorders.

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MOTS-c

Hormonal

A mitochondria-derived peptide that regulates metabolic homeostasis. Discovered in 2015, it's being studied for its effects on insulin sensitivity, exercise capacity, and aging.

Oxytocin

Hormonal

FDA

A naturally occurring peptide hormone crucial for social bonding, childbirth, and lactation. Being studied for autism, anxiety, and social disorders.

Gonadorelin

Hormonal

FDA

A synthetic version of gonadotropin-releasing hormone. Used diagnostically and therapeutically for various reproductive and hormonal conditions.

Leuprolide

Hormonal

FDA

A GnRH agonist that suppresses testosterone and estrogen production. FDA approved for prostate cancer, endometriosis, uterine fibroids, and precocious puberty.

Desmopressin

Hormonal

FDA

A synthetic analog of vasopressin (ADH) used for diabetes insipidus, bedwetting, and bleeding disorders. Does not cause vasoconstriction like natural vasopressin.

Octreotide

Hormonal

FDA

A synthetic somatostatin analog that inhibits multiple hormones. Used for acromegaly, carcinoid tumors, and various GI conditions.

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MOTS-c

A mitochondria-derived peptide that regulates metabolic homeostasis. Discovered in 2015, it's being studied for its effects on insulin sensitivity, exercise capacity, and aging.

Oxytocin

FDA Approved

A naturally occurring peptide hormone crucial for social bonding, childbirth, and lactation. Being studied for autism, anxiety, and social disorders.

Gonadorelin

FDA Approved

A synthetic version of gonadotropin-releasing hormone. Used diagnostically and therapeutically for various reproductive and hormonal conditions.

Leuprolide

FDA Approved

A GnRH agonist that suppresses testosterone and estrogen production. FDA approved for prostate cancer, endometriosis, uterine fibroids, and precocious puberty.

Desmopressin

FDA Approved

A synthetic analog of vasopressin (ADH) used for diabetes insipidus, bedwetting, and bleeding disorders. Does not cause vasoconstriction like natural vasopressin.

Octreotide

FDA Approved

A synthetic somatostatin analog that inhibits multiple hormones. Used for acromegaly, carcinoid tumors, and various GI conditions.

Lanreotide

FDA Approved

A long-acting somatostatin analog similar to octreotide. FDA approved for acromegaly and gastroenteropancreatic neuroendocrine tumors.

Pasireotide

FDA Approved

A somatostatin analog with broader receptor binding than octreotide. Specifically effective for Cushing's disease due to SST5 activity.

Quick Comparison

PeptideCategoryFDA StatusAction
KisspeptinHormonalNot ApprovedOriginal
MOTS-cHormonalNot ApprovedCompare →
OxytocinHormonal✓ ApprovedCompare →
GonadorelinHormonal✓ ApprovedCompare →
LeuprolideHormonal✓ ApprovedCompare →