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TACR3

Meaning

TACR3 encodes the neurokinin B receptor (NK3R), a G protein-coupled receptor activated by neurokinin B. It plays a significant role in regulating reproductive hormone secretion.

Context

TACR3 is predominantly expressed in the hypothalamus, particularly the arcuate nucleus, as a critical component of the KNDy neuronal system. This system orchestrates the pulsatile release of gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH), governing luteinizing hormone (LH) and follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) secretion from the pituitary, thus maintaining the hypothalamic-pituitary-gonadal (HPG) axis.

Significance

Proper TACR3 function is essential for normal pubertal development and reproductive health. Dysfunction or mutations can lead to hypogonadotropic hypogonadism, characterized by insufficient sex hormone production and impaired fertility. Recognizing its role provides critical insights for diagnosing and managing reproductive endocrine disorders.

Mechanism

Upon neurokinin B binding, TACR3 initiates intracellular signaling via Gq/11 proteins, increasing phospholipase C activity and intracellular calcium. This directly modulates GnRH and KNDy neuron electrical activity, fine-tuning GnRH pulse frequency and amplitude, indispensable for reproductive cycle regulation.

Application

Research develops TACR3-targeting therapeutic agents (agonists/antagonists) for reproductive conditions. NK3R antagonists are investigated for excessive LH pulsatility in polycystic ovary syndrome. Agonists might aid GnRH deficiency or central hypogonadism. Understanding TACR3 is paramount for precision endocrine therapies.

Metric

Direct clinical measurement of TACR3 expression is not standard. Functional integrity is indirectly assessed by evaluating pulsatile LH and FSH release patterns, reflecting KNDy system output. Genetic analysis for TACR3 gene mutations provides a definitive diagnostic tool for inherited hypogonadotropic hypogonadism.

Risk

Genetic mutations in TACR3 cause idiopathic hypogonadotropic hypogonadism, where the brain fails to produce adequate GnRH, resulting in delayed puberty and infertility. Pharmacological intervention targeting TACR3 requires caution; improper modulation could disrupt the HPG axis, potentially causing adverse effects on reproductive function or other neuroendocrine processes.

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TACR3

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