kisspeptin

Meaning

Noun

A protein-coupled ligand that plays a role in puberty

Related

Similar words

metastin

Origin

Named after the gene KISS1, itself named after the confectionery Hershey's Kisses because it was discovered in Hershey, Pennsylvania.

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