Gnrh

Author: Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

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Synonym(s)

FSH-RH; gonadoliberess; Gonadorelin; LH/FSH-RF; LH/FSH-RH; LH/ICSH-RH; LH-RH; Luliberin

Definition
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Decapeptide hormones formed in the hypothalamus, which pulsatilely control the endogenous release of gonadotropins (FSH and LH/ICSH) from the adenohypophysis in men and women; the release of GnRH in turn is effected by several neurotransmitters from neurosecretory cells. S.a. FSH and LH.

Note(s)
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Gonadorelin receptor agonists (e.g. buserelin) or antagonists (e.g. Abarelix) are used as therapeutic agents in prostate cancer.

Incoming links (5)

Fsh; Fsh-rh; Lh; Lh/icsh-rh; Maldescensus testis;

Outgoing links (3)

Fsh; Gonadotropins; Lh;

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020