HCG
Glycoprotein Gonadotropin - Gonadotropin studied in reproductive-endocrinology research.
HCG is a glycoprotein gonadotropin studied for its LH-mimetic activity on gonadal tissue within reproductive-endocrinology research models.
HCG is a well-characterised glycoprotein gonadotropin with a long clinical history, studied here for its LH-mimetic activity on gonadal tissue. As a glycosylated heterodimer it is defined by subunit identity and purity rather than a single molecular formula.
HCG specifications
- Sequence
- Human chorionic gonadotropin glycoprotein
- Presentation
- Lyophilised powder
- Documented purity
- 99.40% by HPLC
- Available sizes
- 10,000 IU ($95)
- Archived COA lots
- 1
- Intended use
- Laboratory research use only. Not for human or veterinary use.
Studied pathways
- LH receptor - Studied for luteinizing-hormone-receptor activation in endocrine models.
Reported mechanisms in the literature
- Gonadal signalling - A glycoprotein gonadotropin studied for LH-mimetic activity on gonadal tissue within reproductive-endocrinology research. (Established endocrinology)
HCG frequently asked questions
What is HCG?
Human chorionic gonadotropin is a glycoprotein hormone studied for its LH-mimetic activity on gonadal tissue in reproductive-endocrinology research.
Is this HCG a medicine?
No. Approved HCG products exist by prescription, but this material is supplied strictly for laboratory research, not human use.
Why is there no single molecular formula?
HCG is a glycosylated heterodimer of two subunits, so it is characterised by its subunit identity and purity on the COA rather than a single small-molecule formula.
Documented to 99.40% purity by HPLC · third-party COA every lot · from $95 · For laboratory research use only.
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