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GnRH Signaling

Meaning

GnRH signaling refers to the entire biochemical communication cascade initiated when the hypothalamic neuropeptide Gonadotropin-Releasing Hormone (GnRH) binds to its cognate receptor on the pituitary gonadotroph cells. This intricate signaling event is the crucial, rate-limiting step that governs the activity of the entire hypothalamic-pituitary-gonadal (HPG) axis. The integrity and specific pattern of this signal are paramount for normal reproductive and hormonal function.