Decourt Laboratory

2026

Journal - Research Article

Lomet, D., Robert, V., Decourt, C., Derouin-Tochon, F., Hommet, E., Hellier, V., … Beltramo, M. (2026). Progestogen priming is not essential to trigger ovulation in seasonal anoestrus ewes injected twice with a synthetic kisspeptin analogue. Animal, 20(3), 101779. doi: 10.1016/j.animal.2026.101779

2025

Journal - Research Article

Evans, M. C., Stowe, S. M., Sawyer, I. L., Decourt, C., Lee, F., Kauffman, A. S., & Anderson, G. M. (2025). RFRP neurons are required for acute stress-induced suppression of the estrogen-stimulated LH surge in female mice. Endocrinology. Advance online publication. doi: 10.1210/endocr/bqaf106

Journal - Research Other

Decourt, C., & Heads, K. (2025). Kisspeptin and early pregnancy: Insights from animal models into hormonal regulation and miscarriage [Invited]. Journal of Neuroendocrinology, e70120. Advance online publication. doi: 10.1111/jne.70120

2024

Journal - Research Article

Sawyer, I. L., Evans, M. C., Mamgain, A., Decourt, C., Iremonger, K. J., & Anderson, G. M. (2024). Chemogenetic activation of RFRP neurons reduces LH pulse frequency in female but not male mice. Journal of the Endocrine Society, 8(11), bvae159. doi: 10.1210/jendso/bvae159

Camon, C., Prescott, M., Neyt, C., Decourt, C., Stout, M. B., Campbell, R. E., & Garratt, M. (2024). Systemic metabolic benefits of 17α-estradiol are not exclusively mediated by ERα in glutamatergic or GABAergic neurons. GeroScience, 46, 6127-6140. doi: 10.1007/s11357-024-01192-2

Kerbus, R. I., Decourt, C., Inglis, M. A., Campbell, R. E., & Anderson, G. M. (2024). Androgen receptor actions on AgRP neurons are not a major cause of reproductive and metabolic impairments in peripubertally androgenized mice. Journal of Neuroendocrinology, 36, e13370. doi: 10.1111/jne.13370

Conference Contribution - Poster Presentation (not in published proceedings)

Yadhav, S. S., Decourt, C., Anderson, R. J., Li, B., Beltramo, M., Aucagne, V., & Anderson, G. M. (2024, August-September). Combating mammalian predator species of Aotearoa using cytotoxic cell-targeting approach to induce sterility. Poster session presented at the 18th New Zealand Medical Sciences Congress (MedSci), Queenstown, New Zealand.

Stevenson, K. A., Anderson, G. M., Campbell, R. E., & Decourt, C. (2024, August-September). Spironolactone modulation of hyperandrogenism: A potential treatment for polycystic ovary syndrome. Poster session presented at the 18th New Zealand Medical Sciences Congress (MedSci), Queenstown, New Zealand.

Heads, K. R., Anderson, G. M., & Decourt, C. (2024, August-September). Exploring the effects of kisspeptin modulation in miscarriage. Poster session presented at the 18th New Zealand Medical Sciences Congress (MedSci), Queenstown, New Zealand.

Decourt, C., Inglis, M., & Anderson, G. (2024, August-September). Hormonal levels during spontaneous miscarriage in aging mice. Poster session presented at the 18th New Zealand Medical Sciences Congress (MedSci), Queenstown, New Zealand.

Conference Contribution - Verbal presentation and other Conference outputs

Heads, K. R., Anderson, G., & Decourt, C. (2024, August). Exploring the effects of kisspeptin modulation with miscarriage. Verbal presentation at the BMS Postgraduate Symposium, Dunedin, New Zealand.

Sword-Tua, Z. V., Anderson, G. A., & Decourt, C. (2024, August-September). Halt hormonal havoc: Curbing the reproductive axis to manage PCOS in a mouse model. Verbal presentation at the 18th New Zealand Medical Sciences Congress (MedSci), Queenstown, New Zealand.

Rajan, A. S., Decourt, C., & Anderson, G. M. (2024, August-September). The role of CRTC1 in reproduction and puberty in a mouse model. Verbal presentation at the 18th New Zealand Medical Sciences Congress (MedSci), Queenstown, New Zealand.

Camon, C., Clarkson, J., Decourt, C., Prokai-Tatrai, K., Campbell, R. E., & Garratt, M. (2024, August-September). DHED, a brain specific 17βE2 prodrug, affects gonadal steroid receptor expression but not metabolic function. Verbal presentation at the 18th New Zealand Medical Sciences Congress (MedSci), Queenstown, New Zealand.

2023

Journal - Research Article

Decourt, C., Watanabe, Y., Evans, M. C., Inglis, M. A., Fisher, L. C., Jasoni, C. L., Campbell, R. E., & Anderson, G. M. (2023). Deletion of androgen receptors from kisspeptin neurons prevents PCOS features in a letrozole mouse model. Endocrinology, 164(6), bqad077. doi: 10.1210/endocr/bqad077

Decourt, C., Evans, M. C., Inglis, M. A., & Anderson, G. M. (2023). Central irisin signaling is required for normal timing of puberty in female mice. Endocrinology, 164(2). doi: 10.1210/endocr/bqac208

Conference Contribution - Published proceedings: Abstract

Yadhav, S., Decourt, C., Anderson, R. J., Li, B., Beltramo, M., Aucagne, V., & Anderson, G. M. (2023). A cytotoxic cell-targeting approach to induce sterility in mammalian predator species of Aotearoa. In T. Milne, M. Anwar, L. Burga, H. Harcombe, M. Garelja, A. Middleton, D. C. Ribeiro, N. Fleming, K. Ogbuehi & A. Bahn (Eds.), Proceedings of the 268th Otago Medical School Research Society (OMSRS) Meeting: Masters/Honours/Postgraduate Diploma Student Speaker Awards. Dunedin, New Zealand: OMSRS. Retrieved from https://ourarchive.otago.ac.nz/handle/10523/12839

Conference Contribution - Poster Presentation (not in published proceedings)

Sword-Tua, Z. V., Anderson, G. M., Anderson, R. J., Li, B., & Decourt, C. (2023, August). Developing a permanent sterilization strategy for mammalian pest species using a cell-targeting approach. Poster session presented at the 17th New Zealand Medical Sciences Congress (MedSci), Queenstown, New Zealand.

Yadhav, S. Y., Decourt, C., Anderson, R. J., Li, B., Beltramo, M., Aucagne, V., & Anderson, G. M. (2023, August). A cytotoxic cell-targeting approach to induce sterility in predator species of Aotearoa. Poster session presented at the 17th New Zealand Medical Sciences Congress (MedSci), Queenstown, New Zealand.

Stevenson, K. A., Anderson, G. M., Campbell, R. E., & Decourt, C. (2023, August). Spironolactone modulation of hyperandrogenism: A potential treatment for polycystic ovary syndrome. Poster session presented at the 17th New Zealand Medical Sciences Congress (MedSci), Queenstown, New Zealand.

Conference Contribution - Verbal presentation and other Conference outputs

Anderson, G. M., Decourt, C., Quennell, J. H., Zuure, W. A., Egan, O. K., & Evans, M. C. (2023, August-September). Multiple metabolic cues for fine-tuning puberty onset. Verbal presentation at the Queenstown Molecular Biology (QMB) Hypothalamic Neuroscience & Neuroendocrinology Australasia (HNNA) Satellite, Queenstown, New Zealand.

Decourt, C., Kerbus, R., & Anderson, G. M. (2023, August). Polycystic ovarian syndrome: When female brains listen too much to testosterone. Verbal presentation at the 17th New Zealand Medical Sciences Congress (MedSci), Queenstown, New Zealand.

2022

Journal - Research Article

Decourt, C., Connolly, G. A. D. P., Ancel, C., Inglis, M. A., & Anderson, G. M. (2022). Agouti-related peptide neuronal silencing overcomes delayed puberty in neonatally underfed male mice. Journal of Neuroendocrinology, 34, e13190. doi: 10.1111/jne.13190

Salzano, G., Robert, V., Lomet, D., Decourt, C., Hommet, E., Derouin-Tochon, F., … Beltramo, M. (2022). A customized long acting formulation of the kisspeptin analog C6 triggers ovulation in anestrus ewe. Journal of Endocrinology, 34, e13121. doi: 10.1111/jne.13121

Conference Contribution - Published proceedings: Abstract

Decourt, C., Inglis, M., & Anderson, G. M. (2022). Deletion of androgen receptors from kisspeptin neurons can prevent polycystic ovary syndrome features in a letrozole mouse model. In L. Wilson, H. Harcombe, P. Jayakaran, L. Burga, J. Antony, K. Morgaine, M. Garelja, A. Middleton, M. Anwar & T. Milne (Eds.), Proceedings of the 262nd Otago Medical School Research Society (OMSRS) Meeting: Research Staff Speaker Awards. Dunedin, New Zealand: OMSRS. Retrieved from https://ourarchive.otago.ac.nz/handle/10523/12839

Conference Contribution - Verbal presentation and other Conference outputs

Decourt, C. (2022, August-September). Development of long-lasting kisspeptin agonists for ovulation induction. Verbal presentation at the 16th New Zealand Medical Sciences Congress (MedSci), Queenstown, New Zealand.

2020

Journal - Research Article

Beltramo, M., Robert, V., & Decourt, C. (2020). The kisspeptin system in domestic animals: What we know and what we still need to understand of its role in reproduction. Domestic Animal Endocrinology, 73, 106466. doi: 10.1016/j.domaniend.2020.106466

2019

Chapter in Book - Research

Duittoz, A., Cognié, J., Decourt, C., Derouin, F., Forestier, A., Lecompte, F., … Reigner, F. (2019). The horse: An unexpected animal model for (unexpected) neoroendocrinology. In M. Ludwig & G. Levkowitz (Eds.), Model animals in neuroendocrinology: From worm to mouse to man. (pp. 361-381). Hoboken, NJ: Wiley.

Journal - Research Article

Decourt, C., Robert, V., Lomet, D., Anger, K., Georgelin, M., Poissenot, K., … Beltramo, M. (2019). The kisspeptin analog C6 is a possible alternative to PMSG (pregnant mare serum gonadotropin) for triggering synchronized and fertile ovulations in the Alpine goat. PLoS ONE, 14(3), e0214424. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0214424

Conference Contribution - Published proceedings: Abstract

Decourt, C., & Anderson, G. (2019). Deconstructing the role of AgRP neurons in reproduction using DREADDs technology in mice. Brain & Neuroscience Advances, 3, PT092. doi: 10.1177/2398212819855490

Decourt, C., & Anderson, G. (2019). Galanin-like peptide neurons are required for correctly-timed puberty onset in mice. Journal of the Endocrine Society, 3(Suppl. 1), SAT-422. doi: 10.1210/js.2019-SAT-422

Conference Contribution - Poster Presentation (not in published proceedings)

Clark, C. J., Decourt, C., Inglis, M. A., & Anderson, G. M. (2019, September). Role of GALP neurons in conveying leptin signals for reproductions. Poster session presented at the Medical Sciences Congress (MedSci), Queenstown, New Zealand.

2018

Journal - Research Article

Dufourny, L., Delmas, O., Teixeira-Gomes, A.-P., Decourt, C., & Sliwowska, J. H. (2018). Neuroanatomical connections between kisspeptin neurones and somatostatin neurones in the female and male rat hypothalamus: A possible involvement of SSTR1 in kisspeptin release. Journal of Neuroendocrinology, 30(5), e12593. doi: 10.1111/jne.12593

Journal - Research Other

Beltramo, M., & Decourt, C. (2018). Towards new strategies to manage livestock reproduction using kisspeptin analogs. Theriogenology, 112, 2-10. doi: 10.1016/j.theriogenology.2017.08.026

Conference Contribution - Published proceedings: Full paper

Decourt, C., & Beltramo, M. (2018). New insights on the neuroendocrine control of puberty and seasonal breeding in femail sheep. Animal Reproduction, 15(Suppl. 1), (pp. 856-867). doi: 10.21451/1984-3143-AR2018-0047

Conference Contribution - Published proceedings: Abstract

Beltramo, M., Decourt, C., Robert, V., Lomet, D., & Aucagne, V. (2018). In non-breeding ewes the kisspeptin analog C triggers ovulation without progestogen priming. Proceedings of the 9th International Congress of Neuroendocrinology (ICN). (pp. 119). Retrieved from http://www.icn2018.org/

Ancel, C., Plate, M., Decourt, C., Inglis, M. A., & Anderson, G. M. (2018). Using genetic manipulations to understand the role of RFRP-3 in the regulation of reproduction. Proceedings of the 9th International Congress of Neuroendocrinology (ICN). (pp. 247-248). Retrieved from http://www.icn2018.org/

Decourt, C., Connolly, G. A., Inglis, M. A., & Anderson, G. M. (2018). Delay in puberty onset after neonatal underfeeding can be reversed by silencing AgRP neurons. Proceedings of the 9th International Congress of Neuroendocrinology (ICN). (pp. 129-130). Retrieved from http://www.icn2018.org/

Conference Contribution - Poster Presentation (not in published proceedings)

Decourt, C., Connolly, G. A. D. P., Inglis, M. A., & Anderson, G. M. (2018, August). Delay in puberty onset after neonatal underfeeding can be reversed by silencing AgRP neurons in male mice. Poster session presented at the Medical Sciences Congress (MedSci), Queenstown, New Zealand.

Ancel, C., Plate, M., Decourt, C., Inglis, M., Sawyer, I., & Anderson, G. (2018, August). Using genetic manipulations to understand the sex-specific role of RFRP-3 in the regulation of reproduction. Poster session presented at the Medical Sciences Congress (MedSci), Queenstown, New Zealand.

Conference Contribution - Verbal presentation and other Conference outputs

Nunn, R. M., Decourt, C., & Anderson, G. M. (2018, August). Preoptic neurons are sufficient to mediate at least some of leptin's effects on fertility. Verbal presentation at the Medical Sciences Congress (MedSci), Queenstown, New Zealand.

2016

Journal - Research Article

Decourt, C., Robert, V., Anger, K., Galibert, M., Madinier, J.-B., Liu, X., … Herbison, A. E., Anderson, G. M., … Beltramo, M. (2016). A synthetic kisspeptin analog that triggers ovulation and advances puberty. Scientific Reports, 6, 26908. doi: 10.1038/srep26908

Decourt, C., Anger, K., Robert, V., Lomet, D., Bartzen-Sprauer, J., Caraty, A., … Anderson, G., & Beltramo, M. (2016). No evidence that RFamide-related peptide 3 directly modulates LH secretion in the ewe. Endocrinology, 157(4), 1566-1575. doi: 10.1210/en.2015-1854

Journal - Research Other

Dardente, H., Lomet, D., Robert, V., Decourt, C., Beltramo, M., & Pellicer-Rubio, M.-T. (2016). Seasonal breeding in mammals: From basic science to applications and back. Theriogenology, 86(1), 324-332. doi: 10.1016/j.theriogenology.2016.04.045

2015

Journal - Research Article

Beltramo, M., Robert, V., Galibert, M., Madinier, J.-B., Marceau, P., Dardente, H., Decourt, C., … Aucagne, V. (2015). Rational design of triazololipopeptides analogs of kisspeptin inducing a long-lasting increase of gonadotropins. Journal of Medicinal Chemistry, 58(8), 3459-3470. doi: 10.1021/jm5019675

2014

Journal - Research Article

Decourt, C., Caraty, A., Briant, C., Guillaume, D., Lomet, D., Chesneau, D., … Dardente, H. (2014). Acute injection and chronic perfusion of kisspeptin elicit gonadotropins release but fail to trigger ovulation in the mare. Biology of Reproduction, 90(2), 36. doi: 10.1095/biolreprod.113.114157

2013

Journal - Research Article

Schauer, S. N., Guillaume, D., Decourt, C., Watson, E. D., Briant, C., & Donadeu, F. X. (2013). Effect of luteinizing hormone overstimulation on equine follicle maturation. Theriogenology, 79(3), 409-416. doi: 10.1016/j.theriogenology.2012.08.017

2012

Conference Contribution - Published proceedings: Full paper

Caraty, A., Decourt, C., Briant, C., & Beltramo, M. (2012). Kisspeptins and the reproductive axis: Potential applications to manage reproduction in farm animals. Domestic Animal Endocrinology, 43(2), (pp. 95-102). doi: 10.1016/j.domaniend.2012.03.002

2011

Journal - Research Article

Schauer, S. N., Briant, C., Ottogalli, M., Decourt, C., Handel, I. G., & Donadeu, F. X. (2011). Supplementation of equine early spring transitional follicles with luteinizing hormone stimulates follicle growth but does not restore steroidogenic activity. Theriogenology, 75(6), 1076-1084. doi: 10.1016/j.theriogenology.2010.11.016

2008

Journal - Research Article

Decourt, C., Tillet, Y., Caraty, A., Franceschini, I., & Briant, C. (2008). Kisspeptin immunoreactive neurons in the equine hypothalamus: Interactions with GnRH neuronal system. Journal of Chemical Neuroanatomy, 36(3-4), 131-137. doi: 10.1016/j.jchemneu.2008.07.008