[HTML][HTML] Physiology of GNRH and gonadotropin secretion

P Marques, K Skorupskaite, KS Rozario… - Endotext …, 2022 - ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
Gonadotropin hormone-releasing hormone (GnRH) is the key regulator of the reproductive
axis. Its pulsatile secretion determines the pattern of secretion of the gonadotropins follicle …

Fezolinetant: first approval

A Lee - Drugs, 2023 - Springer
Fezolinetant (VEOZAH™) is an oral, small molecule, neurokinin 3 receptor (NK3R)
antagonist, which is being developed by Astellas Pharma Inc. for the treatment of moderate …

A comprehensive review of the new FIGO classification of ovulatory disorders

AH Balen, J Tamblyn, K Skorupskaite… - Human Reproduction …, 2024 - academic.oup.com
Abstract BACKGROUND The World Health Organization (WHO) system for the classification
of disorders of ovulation was produced 50 years ago and, by international consensus, has …

Oral micronized progesterone for perimenopausal night sweats and hot flushes a Phase III Canada-wide randomized placebo-controlled 4 month trial

JC Prior, A Cameron, M Fung, CL Hitchcock… - Scientific Reports, 2023 - nature.com
This study tested progesterone for perimenopausal hot flush±night sweat (vasomotor
symptom, VMS) treatment. It was a double-blind, randomized trial of 300 mg oral micronized …

Targeting KNDy neurons to control GnRH pulses

S Constantin - Current opinion in pharmacology, 2022 - Elsevier
Gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH) is the final output of the central nervous system
that drives fertility. A characteristic of GnRH secretion is its pulsatility, which is driven by a …

Neurokinin 3 receptor antagonist-induced adipocyte activation improves obesity and metabolism in PCOS-like mice

L Zhang, T Fernando, Y Liu, Y Liu, X Zhu, M Li, Y Shi - Life Sciences, 2022 - Elsevier
Abstract Aims Neurokinin-B (NKB)-Neurokinin-3-receptor (NK3R) pathway is remarkably
sensitive to energy equilibrium; however, its role in metabolic regulation remains unexplored …

Interactions of neurokinin B with copper (II) ions and their potential biological consequences

K Stokowa-Sołtys, K Szczerba, M Pacewicz… - Dalton …, 2022 - pubs.rsc.org
Preeclampsia is a blood pressure disorder associated with significant proteinuria.
Hypertensive women have increased levels of neurokinin B (NKB) and Cu (II) ions in blood …

Hormone supply to the pituitary gland: A comprehensive investigation of female‑related tumors

W Tian, H Qi, Z Wang, S Qiao… - International …, 2022 - spandidos-publications.com
The hypothalamus acts on the pituitary gland after signal integration, thus regulating various
physiological functions of the body. The pituitary gland includes the adenohypophysis and …

Genetic validation of neurokinin 3 receptor antagonists for ischemic heart disease prevention in men–A one-sample Mendelian randomization study

CM Schooling - EBioMedicine, 2022 - thelancet.com
Background Ischemic heart disease (IHD) is a leading cause of mortality, particularly for
men. Few interventions have focused on protecting specifically men. Emerging evidence …

Elinzanetant: a phase III therapy for postmenopausal patients with vasomotor symptoms

J Sassarini, RA Anderson - Expert opinion on investigational drugs, 2024 - Taylor & Francis
Introduction Menopausal vasomotor symptoms (VMS) are experienced by most women and
are often debilitating and can last for years. While hormone replacement therapy is effective …