Kisspeptin stimulates release of oxytocin during birth

A study, published inThe Journal of Physiology,shows that kisspeptin stimulates the release of oxytocin during pregnancy, causing uterus contractions during birth. These findings suggest that blocking kisspeptin could reduce risk of preterm birthMedical Xpress
Source: Society for Endocrinology - Category: Endocrinology Source Type: news