Hormonal & ReproductiveModerate: clinical studies ongoing

Kisspeptin-10 Peptide Therapy

Benefits, Side Effects, Cost & Protocols

Also known as: Kisspeptin, KP-10

Kisspeptin-10 peptide molecular structure diagram from PubChem

A neuropeptide that plays a central role in the hypothalamic-pituitary-gonadal axis, regulating GnRH release. Being studied for hormone regulation and reproductive health.

ByChris Riley(CFA)&Alex Evans, PharmD, MBA(PharmD, MBA)|Updated July 3, 2026

Clinically Reviewed

Reviewed by Alex Evans, PharmD, MBA · Updated July 2026

Evidence-Based

Sourced from FDA, PubMed & ClinicalTrials.gov · View sources

Typical Cost

$150–$300/mo

FDA Status

Research (RFK 2026 reclassification)

Evidence

Moderate: clinical studies ongoing

Who Is Kisspeptin-10 Best For?

Hormone regulationReproductive healthSexual function

Kisspeptin-10 Compound Data

Molecular Formula

C258H401N79O78

Molecular Weight

5857 g/mol

IUPAC Name

(4S)-4-[[(2S)-1-[(2S)-1-[(2S)-1-[(2S)-2-[[(2S)-2-[[(2S)-2-[[(2S,3R)-2-[(2-aminoacetyl)amino]-3-hydroxy-butanoyl]amino]-3-hydroxy-propanoyl]amino]-4-methyl-pentanoyl]amino]-3-hydroxy-propanoyl]pyrrolidine-2-carbonyl]pyrrolidine-2-carbonyl]pyrrolidine-2-carbonyl]amino]-5-[[(1S)-2-[[(1S)-2-[[2-[[(1S)-2-[[(1S)-1-[[(1S)-4-amino-1-[[(1S)-4-amino-1-[(2S)-2-[[2-[[(1S)-1-[[(1S)-2-[[(1S)-2-[(2S)-2-[[(1S)-2-[[(1S)-2-[[(1S)-1-[[(1S)-4-amino-1-[[(1S,2S)-1-[(2S)-2-[[(1S)-2-[(2S)-2-[[(1S)-4-amino-1-[[2-[[(1S)-2-[[(1S)-1-[[(1S)-1-[[(1S)-1-[[(1S)-4-amino-1-[[(1S)-1-[[(1S)-1-[[(1S)-5-amino-1-[[(1S)-2-[[(1S)-1-[(2S)-2-[[(1S)-3-amino-1-[[(1S)-2-[[(1S)-3-amino-1-[[(1S)-2-[[(1S)-3-amino-1-[[(1S)-2-[[(1S)-2-[[2-[[(1S)-1-[[(1S)-1-[[(1S)-2-amino-1-benzyl-2-oxo-ethyl]carbamoyl]-4-guanidino-butyl]carbamoyl]-3-methyl-butyl]amino]-2-oxo-ethyl]amino]-1-benzyl-2-oxo-ethyl]amino]-1-(hydroxymethyl)-2-oxo-ethyl]carbamoyl]-3-oxo-propyl]amino]-1-(1H-indol-3-ylmethyl)-2-oxo-ethyl]carbamoyl]-3-oxo-propyl]amino]-1-[(4-hydroxyphenyl)methyl]-2-oxo-ethyl]carbamoyl]-3-oxo-propyl]carbamoyl]pyrrolidine-1-carbonyl]-3-methyl-butyl]amino]-1-(carboxymethyl)-2-oxo-ethyl]carbamoyl]pentyl]carbamoyl]-3-carboxy-propyl]carbamoyl]-4-guanidino-butyl]carbamoyl]-4-oxo-butyl]carbamoyl]-2-methyl-propyl]carbamoyl]-3-methyl-butyl]carbamoyl]-2-methyl-propyl]amino]-1-methyl-2-oxo-ethyl]amino]-2-oxo-ethyl]carbamoyl]-4-oxo-butyl]carbamoyl]pyrrolidin-1-yl]-1-methyl-2-oxo-ethyl]carbamoyl]pyrrolidine-1-carbonyl]-2-methyl-butyl]carbamoyl]-4-oxo-butyl]carbamoyl]-4-guanidino-butyl]amino]-1-(hydroxymethyl)-2-oxo-ethyl]amino]-1-(1H-imidazol-5-ylmethyl)-2-oxo-ethyl]carbamoyl]pyrrolidin-1-yl]-1-methyl-2-oxo-ethyl]amino]-1-(hydroxymethyl)-2-oxo-ethyl]carbamoyl]-3-methyl-butyl]amino]-2-oxo-ethyl]carbamoyl]pyrrolidine-1-carbonyl]-4-oxo-butyl]carbamoyl]-4-oxo-butyl]carbamoyl]-4-guanidino-butyl]amino]-1-(hydroxymethyl)-2-oxo-ethyl]amino]-2-oxo-ethyl]amino]-1-(hydroxymethyl)-2-oxo-ethyl]amino]-1-(hydroxymethyl)-2-oxo-ethyl]amino]-5-oxo-pentanoic acid

View full compound on PubChem

Kisspeptin-10 News

Exogenous kisspeptin-10 treatment shows pleiotropy via induction of KISS1 expression, metastasis suppression, and promotes apoptosis in triple-negative breast cancer - Nature

Nature · 8 months ago

ENHANCED PROVIDES BUSINESS UPDATE - Enhanced

Enhanced · 3 months ago

Kisspeptin-10 increases collagen content in the myocardium by focal adhesion kinase activity - Nature

Nature · 32 months ago

Use of kisspeptin to trigger oocyte maturation during in vitro fertilisation (IVF) treatment - Frontiers

Frontiers · 46 months ago

Kisspeptin hormone injection could treat low sex drive in women and men - Imperial College London

Imperial College London · 41 months ago

News aggregated via Google News. Inclusion does not imply endorsement.

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