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GnRH
The gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH) is a hypothalamic decapeptide that stimulates the anterior pituitary to secrete luteinizing hormone (LH) and follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH), regulating the gonadal axis and reproductive function.
Grammatical category Noun
Field Anatomy, physiology and embryology
Level of specialization High
Definition source Instituto Nacional del Cáncer
Gender relationship No
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Synonym
Formal
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Spanish

GnRH
hormona liberadora de gonadotropina

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GnRH
Associated concepts
Type of
hormone
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 In addition, the GnRH release is controlled by a negative feedback generated by testosterone and estrogens through ARs. 
Briefly, the pulsatile release of gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH) in the hypothalamus regulates the frequency of follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) and luteinizing hormone (LH) release by the anterior pituitary.
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GnRH agonist | antagonist || administration | release | receptor || analogue