
doi: 10.3390/jcm13247683
pmid: 39768606
This article presents a narrative review that explores the potential link between kisspeptin—a key regulator of the hypothalamic-pituitary-gonadal axis—and the pathogenesis of endometriosis. Kisspeptin plays a significant role in regulating reproductive functions by modulating the release of gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH), which in turn stimulates the secretion of luteinizing hormone (LH) and follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH). Recent studies suggest that kisspeptin may also impact peripheral reproductive tissues and influence inflammatory processes involved in the development of endometriosis. Altered kisspeptin signaling has been associated with the abnormal hormonal environment observed in endometriosis, which affects menstrual cycles and ovarian function. Research indicates that women with endometriosis exhibit altered levels of kisspeptin and its receptor, KISS1R, in both eutopic and ectopic endometrial tissues, suggesting a role in disease progression, particularly in tissue invasion and lesion formation. Kisspeptin’s role in regulating matrix metalloproteinases (MMPs), enzymes essential for tissue remodeling, further supports its potential contribution to the pathophysiology of endometriosis. Moreover, kisspeptin-based therapeutic strategies are currently under investigation, with the aim of providing targeted treatments that reduce the side effects commonly associated with existing therapies. Despite promising findings, further research is needed to fully understand the mechanisms by which kisspeptin influences endometriosis.
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