POSSIBLE ROLE OF KISSPEPTIN IN TESTOSTERONE-INDEPENDENT REGULATION OF SEXUAL MOTIVATION IN MALE RATS.

Kisspeptin is the peptide product of the KiSS-1 gene and endogenous agonist for the Kiss1 receptor. It is known that kisspeptin, acting centrally, stimulates secretion of gonadoliberin (GnRH). Kisspeptin interacts with other neuropeptides such as neurokinin B and dynorphin, to regulate GnRH pulse generation and also plays a role in sexual behaviour.