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GNRHR
gonadotropin releasing hormone receptor
Chromosome 4 ยท 4q13.2
NCBI Gene: 2798Ensembl: ENSG00000109163.7HGNC: HGNC:4421UniProt: P30968
157PubMed Papers
21Diseases
32Drugs
43Pathogenic Variants
FUNCTIONAL ROLE
Receptor
RESEARCH IMPACT
Trending
CLINICAL
FDA Approved TargetOMIM Disease Gene
DATA QUALITY
โœ“ Experimental GO Evidenceโœ“ Swiss-Prot Reviewed
gonadotropin-releasing hormone receptor activityplasma membraneG protein-coupled receptor signaling pathwaycellular response to hormone stimulushypogonadotropic hypogonadismprostate cancerendometriosisprostate carcinoma
โœฆAI Summary

GNRHR encodes the gonadotropin-releasing hormone receptor, a G protein-coupled receptor essential for human reproductive function. The receptor mediates GnRH signaling in pituitary gonadotrope cells, triggering phospholipase C activation, inositol phosphate production, and protein kinase C signaling that stimulates luteinizing hormone (LH) and follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) secretion 1. Beyond the pituitary, GnRHR is expressed in reproductive tissues including ovaries, uterus, and prostate, where it regulates follicular development, corpus luteum function, and trophoblast invasion 2. In the female reproductive axis, leptin signaling upregulates GnRHR expression in the pituitary to coordinate FSH production and optimize ovarian function 3. Mutations in GNRHR cause congenital hypogonadotropic hypogonadism, presenting with delayed puberty, infertility, and impaired sexual development 14. Pharmacologically, GnRHR is targeted by agonists and antagonists; relugolix, an oral GnRHR antagonist, effectively reduces endometriosis-associated pelvic pain comparable to leuprorelin with faster menses recovery 5. Aberrant GnRHR expression also drives certain endocrine tumors including pituitary somatotroph and corticotroph tumors 6. Recent cryo-EM structures reveal conserved receptor-activation mechanisms and ligand-binding specificity, enabling rational design of next-generation therapeutics for reproductive and endocrine disorders 7.

Sources cited
1
GnRHR structure, signaling mechanisms (G protein activation, phospholipase C, IP3, PKC), tissue distribution, mutation types causing hypogonadotropic hypogonadism, and clinical symptoms
PMID: 37958948
2
Leptin stimulates GnRHR production in the pituitary and coordinates FSH production and ovarian function
PMID: 33165520
3
GnRHR expression in endometrium and ovary regulates follicular development, corpus luteum function, and trophoblast invasion/embryo implantation
PMID: 26715597
4
Relugolix (GnRHR antagonist) efficacy and safety in endometriosis-associated pain treatment with faster menses recovery
PMID: 34895700
5
GNRHR mutations are a major genetic cause of idiopathic hypogonadotropic hypogonadism
PMID: 17543719
6
Aberrant GnRHR expression in pituitary somatotroph and corticotroph tumors
PMID: 39326429
7
Cryo-EM structures reveal conserved GnRH binding mechanisms and receptor activation, providing basis for next-generation therapeutics
PMID: 40523184
Disease Associationsโ“˜21
hypogonadotropic hypogonadismOpen Targets
0.83Strong
prostate cancerOpen Targets
0.61Moderate
endometriosisOpen Targets
0.59Moderate
prostate carcinomaOpen Targets
0.59Moderate
neoplasmOpen Targets
0.58Moderate
breast cancerOpen Targets
0.57Moderate
precocious pubertyOpen Targets
0.53Moderate
uterine fibroidOpen Targets
0.52Moderate
Central precocious pubertyOpen Targets
0.52Moderate
prostate neoplasmOpen Targets
0.51Moderate
infertilityOpen Targets
0.50Moderate
leiomyomaOpen Targets
0.49Moderate
female infertilityOpen Targets
0.49Moderate
polycystic ovary syndromeOpen Targets
0.47Moderate
isolated thyroid-stimulating hormone deficiencyOpen Targets
0.46Moderate
hypopituitarismOpen Targets
0.44Moderate
breast carcinomaOpen Targets
0.42Moderate
genetic disorderOpen Targets
0.41Moderate
isolated congenital hypogonadotropic hypogonadismOpen Targets
0.41Moderate
prostate adenocarcinomaOpen Targets
0.40Moderate
Hypogonadotropic hypogonadism 7 with or without anosmiaUniProt
Pathogenic Variants43
NM_000406.3(GNRHR):c.785G>A (p.Arg262Gln)Pathogenic
Hypogonadotropic hypogonadism 7 with or without anosmia|not provided|Amenorrhea|Hypogonadotropic hypogonadism|See cases|Pituitary hormone deficiency
โ˜…โ˜…โ˜†โ˜†2026โ†’ Residue 262
NM_000406.3(GNRHR):c.806C>T (p.Thr269Met)Pathogenic
Hypogonadotropic hypogonadism 7 with or without anosmia|not provided
โ˜…โ˜…โ˜†โ˜†2025โ†’ Residue 269
NM_000406.3(GNRHR):c.742+2T>CPathogenic
Hypogonadotropic hypogonadism|not provided
โ˜…โ˜…โ˜†โ˜†2025
NM_000406.3(GNRHR):c.317A>G (p.Gln106Arg)Pathogenic
not provided|Hypogonadotropic hypogonadism 7 with or without anosmia|Isolated congenital hypogonadotropic hypogonadism|Gonadotropin deficiency|Infertility disorder|Hypogonadotropic hypogonadism|GNRHR-related disorder|Inborn genetic diseases|Pituitary hormone deficiency
โ˜…โ˜…โ˜†โ˜†2025โ†’ Residue 106
NM_000406.3(GNRHR):c.918CTT[2] (p.Phe309del)Pathogenic
Hypogonadotropic hypogonadism 7 with or without anosmia|not provided
โ˜…โ˜…โ˜†โ˜†2025โ†’ Residue 309
NM_000406.3(GNRHR):c.416G>A (p.Arg139His)Pathogenic
Hypogonadotropic hypogonadism 7 with or without anosmia|not provided|Hypogonadotropic hypogonadism
โ˜…โ˜…โ˜†โ˜†2025โ†’ Residue 139
NM_001012763.1(GNRHR):c.30_31delinsAA (p.Asn10_Gln11delinsLysLys)Pathogenic
Hypogonadotropic hypogonadism 7 with or without anosmia|not provided
โ˜…โ˜…โ˜†โ˜†2025โ†’ Residue 10
NM_000406.3(GNRHR):c.386C>A (p.Ala129Asp)Pathogenic
Hypogonadotropic hypogonadism 7 with or without anosmia|not provided
โ˜…โ˜…โ˜†โ˜†2025โ†’ Residue 129
NM_000406.3(GNRHR):c.836G>A (p.Cys279Tyr)Pathogenic
not provided
โ˜…โ˜…โ˜†โ˜†2025โ†’ Residue 279
NM_000406.3(GNRHR):c.469C>T (p.Gln157Ter)Likely pathogenic
Hypogonadotropic hypogonadism 7 with or without anosmia|Hypogonadotropic hypogonadism
โ˜…โ˜…โ˜†โ˜†2025โ†’ Residue 157
NM_000406.3(GNRHR):c.797T>G (p.Leu266Arg)Pathogenic
not provided|Hypogonadotropic hypogonadism 7 with or without anosmia
โ˜…โ˜…โ˜†โ˜†2024โ†’ Residue 266
NM_000406.3(GNRHR):c.401T>G (p.Val134Gly)Pathogenic
not provided|Hypogonadotropic hypogonadism 7 with or without anosmia
โ˜…โ˜…โ˜†โ˜†2024โ†’ Residue 134
NM_000406.3(GNRHR):c.504T>A (p.Ser168Arg)Pathogenic
Hypogonadotropic hypogonadism 7 with or without anosmia|Amenorrhea
โ˜…โ˜…โ˜†โ˜†2024โ†’ Residue 168
NM_000406.3(GNRHR):c.784C>T (p.Arg262Trp)Pathogenic
not provided|Hypogonadotropic hypogonadism 7 with or without anosmia
โ˜…โ˜…โ˜†โ˜†2024โ†’ Residue 262
NM_000406.3(GNRHR):c.847T>C (p.Tyr283His)Pathogenic
not provided|Hypogonadotropic hypogonadism 7 with or without anosmia
โ˜…โ˜…โ˜†โ˜†2024โ†’ Residue 283
NM_000406.3(GNRHR):c.268G>A (p.Glu90Lys)Pathogenic
Hypogonadotropic hypogonadism 7 with or without anosmia|not provided
โ˜…โ˜…โ˜†โ˜†2024โ†’ Residue 90
NM_000406.3(GNRHR):c.30T>A (p.Asn10Lys)Likely pathogenic
Hypogonadotropic hypogonadism 7 with or without anosmia|Isolated GnRH Deficiency
โ˜…โ˜…โ˜†โ˜†2024โ†’ Residue 10
NM_000406.3(GNRHR):c.351_352del (p.Ser118fs)Pathogenic
not provided|Isolated congenital hypogonadotropic hypogonadism
โ˜…โ˜…โ˜†โ˜†2024โ†’ Residue 118
NM_000406.3(GNRHR):c.350T>G (p.Leu117Arg)Pathogenic
Delayed puberty|Hypogonadotropic hypogonadism 7 with or without anosmia
โ˜…โ˜…โ˜†โ˜†2019โ†’ Residue 117
NM_000406.3(GNRHR):c.743-1G>ALikely pathogenic
not provided
โ˜…โ˜†โ˜†โ˜†2025
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Drug Targets32
ABARELIXApproved
Gonadotropin-releasing hormone receptor antagonist
prostate cancer
ACYLINEPhase II/III
Gonadotropin-releasing hormone receptor antagonist
BUSERELINApproved
Gonadotropin-releasing hormone receptor agonist
neoplasm
CETRORELIXApproved
Gonadotropin-releasing hormone receptor antagonist
CETRORELIX ACETATEApproved
Gonadotropin-releasing hormone receptor antagonist
positive regulation of ovulation
DEGARELIXApproved
Gonadotropin-releasing hormone receptor antagonist
prostate cancer
DEGARELIX ACETATEApproved
Gonadotropin-releasing hormone receptor antagonist
prostate cancer
ELAGOLIXPhase III
Gonadotropin-releasing hormone receptor antagonist
uterine fibroid
ELAGOLIX SODIUMApproved
Gonadotropin-releasing hormone receptor antagonist
endometriosis
GANIRELIXApproved
Gonadotropin-releasing hormone receptor antagonist
GANIRELIX ACETATEPhase III
Gonadotropin-releasing hormone receptor antagonist
GONADORELINApproved
Gonadotropin-releasing hormone receptor agonist
GONADORELIN ACETATEPhase III
Gonadotropin-releasing hormone receptor agonist
female infertility
GOSERELINApproved
Gonadotropin-releasing hormone receptor agonist
breast cancer
GOSERELIN ACETATEApproved
Gonadotropin-releasing hormone receptor agonist
breast carcinoma
HISTRELINApproved
Gonadotropin-releasing hormone receptor agonist
Central precocious puberty
HISTRELIN ACETATEApproved
Gonadotropin-releasing hormone receptor agonist
prostate cancer
LEUPROLIDEApproved
Gonadotropin-releasing hormone receptor agonist
prostate cancer
LEUPROLIDE ACETATEApproved
Gonadotropin-releasing hormone receptor agonist
prostate carcinoma
LEUPROLIDE MESYLATEApproved
Gonadotropin-releasing hormone receptor agonist
prostate cancer
LINZAGOLIXPhase III
Gonadotropin-releasing hormone receptor antagonist
LINZAGOLIX CHOLINEApproved
Gonadotropin-releasing hormone receptor antagonist
leiomyoma
NAFARELINApproved
Gonadotropin-releasing hormone receptor agonist
endometriosis
NAFARELIN ACETATEApproved
Gonadotropin-releasing hormone receptor agonist
endometriosis
ONVITRELIN UCALONTIDEPhase II
Gonadotropin-releasing hormone receptor binding agent
ovarian cancer
OPIGOLIXPhase II
Gonadotropin-releasing hormone receptor antagonist
endometriosis
OZARELIXPhase II
Gonadotropin-releasing hormone receptor antagonist
prostate disease
RELUGOLIXApproved
Gonadotropin-releasing hormone receptor antagonist
prostate cancer
SUFUGOLIXPhase II
Gonadotropin-releasing hormone receptor antagonist
uterine fibroid
TRIPTORELINApproved
Gonadotropin-releasing hormone receptor agonist
TRIPTORELIN PAMOATEApproved
Gonadotropin-releasing hormone receptor agonist
prostate carcinoma
ZOPTARELIN DOXORUBICINPhase III
Gonadotropin-releasing hormone receptor agonist
Related Genes
GPR150Shared pathway100%GPR22Shared pathway100%GNRH1Protein interaction100%GNRH2Protein interaction100%KISS1Protein interaction95%FSHBProtein interaction93%
Tissue Expression6 tissues
Ovary
100%
Liver
90%
Bone Marrow
90%
Brain
80%
Lung
30%
Heart
0%
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GNRHRGPR150GPR22GNRH1GNRH2KISS1FSHB
PROTEIN STRUCTURE
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PDB7BR3 ยท 2.79 ร… ยท X-ray
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Constraintโ“˜
LOEUFโ“˜
0.79LoF Tolerant
pLIโ“˜
0.45Tolerant
Observed/Expected LoF0.38 [0.20โ€“0.79]
RankingsWhere GNRHR stands among ~20K protein-coding genes
  • #2,862of 20,598
    Most Researched157 ยท top quartile
  • #75of 1,025
    FDA-Approved Drug Targets22 ยท top 10%
  • #1,461of 5,498
    Most Pathogenic Variants43
  • #6,511of 17,882
    Most Constrained (LOEUF)0.79
Genes detectedGNRHR
Sources retrieved25 papers
Response timeโ€”
๐Ÿ“„ Sources
25โ–ผ
1
Gonadotropin-Releasing Hormone Receptor (GnRHR) and Hypogonadotropic Hypogonadism.
PMID: 37958948
Int J Mol Sci ยท 2023
1.00
2
The Importance of Leptin to Reproduction.
PMID: 33165520
Endocrinology ยท 2021
0.90
3
GnRH and GnRH receptors in the pathophysiology of the human female reproductive system.
PMID: 26715597
Hum Reprod Update ยท 2016
0.80
4
Genetics of ncHH: from a peculiar inheritance of a novel GNRHR mutation to a comprehensive review of the literature.
PMID: 30575316
Andrology ยท 2019
0.72
5
Identification of Environmental Compounds That May Trigger Early Female Puberty by Activating Human GnRHR and KISS1R.
PMID: 39254333
Endocrinology ยท 2024
0.70