ea0065oc6.6 | Reproductive Endocrinology and Biology | SFEBES2019
Yang Lisa
, Demetriou Lysia
, Wall Matt
, Mills Edouard
, Zargaran David
, Sykes Mark
, Prague Julia
, Abbara Ali
, Owen Bryn
, Bassett Paul
, Rabiner Eugenii
, Comninos Alexander
, Dhillo Waljit
Background: Successful reproduction relies on integration of sensory cues of attraction with corresponding emotions and behaviours. However, the intrinsic factors integrating these fundamental aspects of human attraction with limbic and reproductive pathways have not been fully identified. Kisspeptin is a crucial activator of the reproductive axis and together with its receptor is widely expressed throughout the limbic and olfactory systems in humans suggesting a potential rol...