Lisa Larkin, MD, FACP, MSCP, IF

Articles

VMS Symptoms and Neurokinin Receptor Antagonists

November 25, 2024

Panelists discuss how neurokinin 3 (NK3) receptors contribute to vasomotor symptoms (VMS) and how antagonism of NK3 receptors with drugs like fezolinetant can effectively reduce VMS, while also exploring the dual receptor action of elinzanetant, which blocks both NK1 and NK3 receptors to improve VMS and associated sleep disturbances.

Overview of KNDy neurons

November 25, 2024

Panelists discuss how KNDy neurons, which coexpress kisspeptin, neurokinin B (NKB), and dynorphin genes, play a crucial role in hormonal reproduction and the development of vasomotor symptoms (VMS) in menopause.