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Kisspeptin-10: molecular data, studies & sources
Kisspeptin-10 is catalogued here as a research compound. This profile brings together the molecular source record, selected indexed publications and available supplier comparisons. Evidence for a named substance does not authenticate a commercial product.
Compiled by PeptideTech Editors · Sources checked · Selected bibliography, not a systematic review
Molecular formula, weight & structure
- Molecular formula (MF)
- C63H83N17O14
- Molecular weight (MW)
- 1302.4 g/mol
- PubChem compound ID
- 25240297
- Record title
- Kisspeptin-10
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Source: PubChem CID 25240297 · retrieved 2026-09-21

Chemical identifiers and source data
- IUPAC name
- (2S)-N-[(2S)-1-[[(2S)-4-amino-1-[[(2S)-1-[[(2S)-1-[[2-[[(2S)-1-[[(2S)-1-[[(2S)-1-amino-1-oxo-3-phenylpropan-2-yl]amino]-5-(diaminomethylideneamino)-1-oxopentan-2-yl]amino]-4-methyl-1-oxopentan-2-yl]amino]-2-oxoethyl]amino]-1-oxo-3-phenylpropan-2-yl]amino]-3-hydroxy-1-oxopropan-2-yl]amino]-1,4-dioxobutan-2-yl]amino]-3-(1H-indol-3-yl)-1-oxopropan-2-yl]-2-[[(2S)-2-amino-3-(4-hydroxyphenyl)propanoyl]amino]butanediamide
- InChIKey
- RITKWYDZSSQNJI-INXYWQKQSA-N
- SMILES
- CC(C)C[C@@H](C(=O)N[C@@H](CCCN=C(N)N)C(=O)N[C@@H](CC1=CC=CC=C1)C(=O)N)NC(=O)CNC(=O)[C@H](CC2=CC=CC=C2)NC(=O)[C@H](CO)NC(=O)[C@H](CC(=O)N)NC(=O)[C@H](CC3=CNC4=CC=CC=C43)NC(=O)[C@H](CC(=O)N)NC(=O)[C@H](CC5=CC=C(C=C5)O)N
Identifiers & sequence
- PubChem CID
- 25240297
- CAS Registry Number
- 374675-21-5via ChemIDplus, FDA GSRS
- FDA UNII
- FS1N52VS3S
- ChEMBL ID
- CHEMBL376756
- InChIKey
- RITKWYDZSSQNJI-INXYWQKQSA-N
Peptide sequence · 10 residues (one-letter code; X marks a residue without a one-letter code)
YNWNSFGLRF
Condensed notation with terminal groups and non-standard residues
H-Tyr-Asn-Trp-Asn-Ser-Phe-Gly-Leu-Arg-Phe-NH2
Source: PubChem Biologic Line Notation. A reference sequence for the record, not an analysis of a supplied batch.
CAS numbers are published only from ChemIDplus, EPA DSSTox or the FDA Global Substance Registration System; UNII codes are confirmed in FDA GSRS by structure, sequence or exact name. Checked 2026-10-07.
Calculated molecular descriptors
| Monoisotopic (exact) mass | 1301.6305 Da |
|---|---|
| Heavy atoms | 94 |
| Hydrogen-bond donors | 18 |
| Hydrogen-bond acceptors | 16 |
| Rotatable bonds | 38 |
| Topological polar surface area | 537.8 Ų |
| Calculated logP (Crippen) | -4.21 |
| Rings | 5 |
| Stereocenters | 9 |
| Formal charge | 0 |
Computed with RDKit from the published SMILES (Crippen logP, topological polar surface area). Calculated descriptors are not measured properties of a supplied batch.
US regulatory status & drug development
Drug development record (ChEMBL)
Harmonized drug-development record from ChEMBL. The highest clinical stage is the furthest stage reached, as recorded by ChEMBL; it can lag regulatory approvals, and it is not an approval of a research-supplier product.
- ChEMBL ID
- CHEMBL376756
- Modality
- Protein / peptide
- Highest clinical stage
- Phase 3
- Record name
- KISSPEPTIN-10
Identity check: Identical standard InChIKey to the PubChem record. Source: ChEMBL CHEMBL376756 (EMBL-EBI, CC BY-SA 3.0) · retrieved 2026-10-07
Registered clinical trials
Studies registered on ClinicalTrials.gov that list Kisspeptin-10 as an intervention. Studies that only measure the molecule as a biomarker, or use it only as a comparator or background arm for another drug, are excluded. A registration describes a planned or completed protocol; it does not report a result. Active studies are listed first.
5 registered studies matched.
- By highest phase
- Phase 3 · 3Phase 1 · 2
- By registry status
- Completed · 3Withdrawn · 2
| Study | Phase · status | Conditions | Sponsor · size |
|---|---|---|---|
| Evaluation of Kisspeptin Stimulated Insulin Secretion With Hyperglycemic ClampNCT05456854 · start 2022-06-03 · primary completion 2024-08-01 | Phase 1WithdrawnWhy stopped: Futility | Metabolic Disease | Massachusetts General HospitalEnrollment not listed |
| Evaluation of Kisspeptin Glucose-Stimulated Insulin Secretion With Physiologic Mixed Meal ToleranceNCT04532801 · start 2019-09-01 · primary completion 2024-08-31 | Phase 1WithdrawnWhy stopped: Interim analysis of data collected under other clinical trials demonstrated planned enrollment was insufficiently powered. | Insulin · Glucose · Healthy Volunteers · Women · Pregnancy | Stephanie B. Seminara, MDEnrollment not listed |
| Age-dependent Changes in the Responsiveness of Hypothalamic Pituitary Gonadal Axis in MenNCT03315325 · start 2014-08-08 · primary completion 2014-08-10 | Phase 3Completed | Sterility, Reproductive | Quaid-e-Azam University15 participants |
| Link Between the Sensitivity of Kisspeptin Signalling and Pubertal Onset in Boys.NCT03286517 · start 2014-06-26 · primary completion 2014-08-08 | Phase 3Completed | Reproductive Physiological Phenomena | Ghulam Nabi30 participants |
| KP-10 and Insulin Secretion in MenNCT03771326 · start 2013-10-29 · primary completion 2013-11-04 | Phase 3Completed | Kisspeptin Action on Insulin in Healthy Normal Men · Kisspeptin Action on Insulin in Obese Diabetic Men | Quaid-e-Azam University14 participants |
Registry check 2026-10-09 · Run this search on ClinicalTrials.gov
Human intervention studies
Selected studies in which participants received Kisspeptin-10, with their indexed or reviewed study type. Check the original article for the formulation, population and controls. Studies that only measured the molecule, or used it as a comparator, are listed separately below and are not counted as intervention studies.
- Human study · PubMed trial index Compound given to participants
Kisspeptin-10 is a potent stimulator of LH and increases pulse frequency in men.
George JT, Veldhuis JD, Roseweir AK et al. · The Journal of clinical endocrinology and metabolism · 2011
PMID 21632807 · DOI: 10.1210/jc.2011-0089
- Human study · PubMed trial index Compound given to participants
Exploring the pathophysiology of hypogonadism in men with type 2 diabetes: kisspeptin-10 stimulates serum testosterone and LH secretion in men with type 2 diabetes and mild biochemical hypogonadism.
George JT, Veldhuis JD, Tena-Sempere M et al. · Clinical endocrinology · 2013
PMID 23153270 · DOI: 10.1111/cen.12103
- Human study · PubMed trial index Compound given to participants
Age-dependent changes in the reproductive axis responsiveness to kisspeptin-10 administration in healthy men.
Ullah H, Nabi G, Zubair H et al. · Andrologia · 2019
PMID 30590872 · DOI: 10.1111/and.13219
Preclinical research, reviews & other publications
Animal studies, laboratory experiments, reviews and other indexed papers answer different questions. A review is secondary evidence; a case report does not estimate how often an outcome occurs.
- Preclinical / laboratory research
Kisspeptin-10 binding to Gpr54 in osteoclasts prevents bone loss by activating Dusp18-mediated dephosphorylation of Src.
Li Z, Yang X, Fu R et al. · Nature communications · 2024
PMID 38346942 · DOI: 10.1038/s41467-024-44852-9
- Research publication · design requires review
Author Correction: Kisspeptin-10 binding to Gpr54 in osteoclasts prevents bone loss by activating Dusp18-mediated dephosphorylation of Src.
Li Z, Yang X, Fu R et al. · Nature communications · 2024
PMID 39702286 · DOI: 10.1038/s41467-024-55352-1
Kisspeptin-10 supplier sources
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Reference sources & further reading
- PubChem compound record 25240297 — chemical identity and structure.
- ChEMBL drug record CHEMBL376756 — development stage, mechanism and synonyms.
- FDA Global Substance Registration System: UNII FS1N52VS3S — substance identity, names and codes.
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