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gonadotrophin releasing hormone 
Specifically expressed in hypothalamic neurons as a preproprotein, gonadotropin releasing hormones (GnRH family) are secreted into the median eminence capillary plexus, bind to receptors on anterior pituitary gonadotrophs, and stimulate release of LHRH and FSH gonadotropins to control female reproduction. Check for active clinical trials or closed clinical trials using this agent. (NCI Thesaurus)
Synonyms:AY-24031
D-His-6-Pro-8-NEt-LHRH
follicle stimulating hormone-releasing factor
GnRH
GN-RH
gonadoliberin
gonadorelin
gonadorelinum
Hoe- 471
LH/FSH-RF
LH/FSH-RH
LH-RF
LHRH
LH-RH
luliberin
luteinising hormone-releasing factor
luteinizing hormone-releasing hormone